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Nnadubem Gabriel Enyinaya (Gabe) Muoneke
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Roanoke's Gabe Muoneke
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NBAE/Getty Images) |
Forward, Texas, Ht. 6-7, Wt. 250
High School: Cypress Falls HS, Houston
Birthdate: February 7, 1978 (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
BACKGROUND
A four-year starter at Texas. Finished his career ranked on several Texas career lists: tied for second in games (124), sixth in rebounding (702), ninth in blocks (62) and 12th in scoring (1,456). Was born in Michigan and raised in Houston.
As a senior, averaged 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, both second on the team. Was a First Team NABC All-District 9 pick and a Second Team All-Big 12 Conference selection by media and coaches. Ranked third in assists (63) and blocks (19) and tied for fourth in steals (30). Reached double figures in scoring 25 times and posted five double-digit rebound games. Earned a spot on the 10-man all-tournament team at the Puerto Rico Shootout, averaging 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in three games.
As a junior, earned consensus First Team All-Big 12 honors. Was a second team NABC All-District 9 selection. Led the team in scoring (16.5 ppg), third in the Big 12. Also ranked third in the conference in field goal percentage (.495). Averaged 16.9 points and 6.9 rebounds in conference play.
As a sophomore, started all 31 games. Averaged 10.4 points (fourth on team) and 5.7 rebounds (third on team in 25.9 minutes per game). Finished second on the team in assists (68) and steals (32).
As a freshmen, played in 29 games with 18 starts. Averaged 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 15.2 mpg. Finished second on the team (.536) in field goal percentage. Had his best game of the year in the season finale vs. Louisville in the NCAA Sweet 16, registering 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Personal: Majored in petroleum engineering. Plans on starting an oil excavation company after playing career. Parents Nik and Njideka are from Nigeria and father is a mathematics professor at Prairie View A&M. Hopes sister Valerie is a possible 2002 WNBA draft pick. Also speaks Ibo and Spanish. Likes to draw and read poetry.
High School: Cypress Falls HS, Houston
Birthdate: February 7, 1978 (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
A four-year starter at Texas. Finished his career ranked on several Texas career lists: tied for second in games (124), sixth in rebounding (702), ninth in blocks (62) and 12th in scoring (1,456). Was born in Michigan and raised in Houston.
As a senior, averaged 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, both second on the team. Was a First Team NABC All-District 9 pick and a Second Team All-Big 12 Conference selection by media and coaches. Ranked third in assists (63) and blocks (19) and tied for fourth in steals (30). Reached double figures in scoring 25 times and posted five double-digit rebound games. Earned a spot on the 10-man all-tournament team at the Puerto Rico Shootout, averaging 17.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in three games.
As a junior, earned consensus First Team All-Big 12 honors. Was a second team NABC All-District 9 selection. Led the team in scoring (16.5 ppg), third in the Big 12. Also ranked third in the conference in field goal percentage (.495). Averaged 16.9 points and 6.9 rebounds in conference play.
As a sophomore, started all 31 games. Averaged 10.4 points (fourth on team) and 5.7 rebounds (third on team in 25.9 minutes per game). Finished second on the team in assists (68) and steals (32).
As a freshmen, played in 29 games with 18 starts. Averaged 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 15.2 mpg. Finished second on the team (.536) in field goal percentage. Had his best game of the year in the season finale vs. Louisville in the NCAA Sweet 16, registering 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Personal: Majored in petroleum engineering. Plans on starting an oil excavation company after playing career. Parents Nik and Njideka are from Nigeria and father is a mathematics professor at Prairie View A&M. Hopes sister Valerie is a possible 2002 WNBA draft pick. Also speaks Ibo and Spanish. Likes to draw and read poetry.
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