Aher Uguak

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Aher Uguak
2023-03-11 ALBA Berlin gegen Niners Chemnitz (Basketball-Bundesliga 2022-23) by Sandro Halank-007.jpg
Aher Uguak in 2023
No. 1–Niners Chemnitz
Position Small forward
League Basketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1998-05-24) May 24, 1998 (age 25)
Ismailia, Egypt
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school Harry Ainlay
(Edmonton, Alberta)
College
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Chemnitz 99
2023 Edmonton Stingers
2023–presentChemnitz 99
Career highlights and awards

Aher Simon Uguak (born May 24, 1998) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Chemnitz 99 of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). He played college basketball for New Mexico and Loyola Chicago.

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Early life and high school career

Uguak was born in Egypt after his family had fled their native Sudan to escape civil war. When he was eight months old, his family settled in Canada. Uguak started out playing Gridiron football but switched to basketball at age 7, inspired by the achievements of his cousin Luol Deng. [1] He attended Harry Ainlay High School in Edmonton, Alberta. [2] Uguak led his team to back-to-back provincial titles. [3] He committed to playing college basketball for New Mexico. [4] He was the highest rated prospect in his class from Alberta. [5]

College career

As a freshman at New Mexico, Uguak averaged 1.2 points per game before leaving the program. [6] For his sophomore season, he transferred to Loyola (Illinois) and sat out for one year due to transfer rules. [7] As a sophomore, Uguak was a regular starter, averaging 5.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He averaged 5.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a junior. [8] Uguak improved offensively during his senior season. [9] On January 2, 2021, he recorded a career-high 26 points and seven rebounds in a 57–49 win over North Texas. [10] Uguak was named to the Third Team All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and the MVC All-Defensive Team. [9] As a senior, he averaged 7.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, shooting 61.9 percent from the field. Following the season, Uguak took advantage of the extra season of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] He was named to the MVC All-Defensive Team. [12]

Professional career

On July 25, 2022, Uguak signed with Chemnitz 99 of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). [13]

On March 2, 2023, Uguak signed with Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). [14]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 New Mexico 1927.4.350.125.533.7.4.3.11.2
2017–18 Loyola Redshirt.svg Redshirt
2018–19 Loyola 342825.1.504.200.6873.51.0.9.25.8
2019–20 Loyola 323124.0.517.158.6283.91.9.5.15.7
2020–21 Loyola 313124.5.619.333.7643.91.2.9.07.3
Career1169221.7.539.238.6743.31.2.7.15.4

Personal life

Uguak's younger brother, Lwal, plays in the CFL as a defensive lineman for the Montreal Alouettes. [15] His cousin, Luol Deng, played in the National Basketball Association. [1]

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  2. ↑ O'Leary, Chris (March 20, 2015). "Good reason for Harry Ainlay hoops pair to aim high". Edmonton Journal . Retrieved March 24, 2021.
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  9. 1 2 Calzada, Lu (March 7, 2021). "The Year of Aher: Uguak's Standout Season". Loyola Phoenix . Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Uguak leads Loyola of Chicago over North Texas 57-49". Sports Illustrated . Associated Press. January 2, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  11. ↑ Ryan, Shannon (April 23, 2021). "Lucas Williamson is 1 of 4 Loyola seniors to announce his return for an extra season of eligibility — a boost for new coach Drew Valentine". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  12. ↑ "AJ Green of UNI Headlines 2022 MVC MBB All-Conference Teams" (Press release). Missouri Valley Conference. March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
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