Jo Lual-Acuil
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1994 (29 years old)
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Wau, SudanPosition
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Joseph "Jo" Lual-Acuil Jr. (born 26 April 1994) is a South Sudanese Australian professional basketball player for Melbourne United of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for Neosho County Community College and Baylor University.
Early life
Lual-Acuil was born in Wau, South Sudan. Lual-Acuil lived his first 6 years in South Sudan before moving to Melbourne, Australia. Lual-Acuil attended Kingsway Christian College in Perth, Western Australia. He was a soccer player growing up, but picked up the game of basketball after his soccer coach suggested he play for the team one year.
College career
Neosho County CC (2013–2015)
Lual-Acuil played two seasons for Neosho County Community College. In his sophomore year at Neosho County, he averaged 20.1 points, 11.2 rebounds and 4.7 blocks while playing all 30 games. He was named 2015 Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Year and earned a spot in the All-Conference First Team and All-Region First Team.
Baylor (2016–2018)
Lual-Acuil joined Baylor University in the summer of 2015, but sat out his first season for a heart condition. In his year off, Lual-Acuil focused on improving his fitness and strength.
In his junior year, Lual-Acuil was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for games played from 12 December through 18 December. In 35 games played during the 2016–17 season, Lual-Acuil averaged 9.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game and helped the Bears to a 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. On 5 March 2017, Lual-Acuil earned a spot in the 2017 Big 12 All-Defensive Team and All-Newcomer Team.
On 17 December 2017, Lual-Acuil recorded a double-double and college career-highs of 31 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 10-of-15 from the field, along with three blocks and two assists in a 118–86 blowout win over Savannah State. Lual-Acuil finished his senior year averaging 14 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. On 8 March 2018, Lual-Acuil earned a spot in the 2018 All-Big 12 Third Team. He graduated with a degree in Health Studies and Kinesiology.
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