Chris Cenac

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Chris Cenac
Link Academy Lions
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Personal information
Born (2007-02-01) February 1, 2007 (age 17)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
FIBA U17 World Cup
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Chris Cenac Jr. (born February 1, 2007) is an American basketball player who currently attends Link Academy in Branson, Missouri.

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Early life and high school

Cenac grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana and initially attended Isidore Newman School. [1] He averaged 13.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.9 steals per game as a junior. [2] [3] Cenac transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri after his junior year. [4] During the summer he took part in the NBPA Top 100 camp and was named the camp's MVP. [5]

Cenac is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2025 class, according to major recruiting services. [6] [7]

National team career

Cenac played for the United States under-17 basketball team at the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. [8] He averaged 8.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game as the United States won the gold medal. [9]

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References

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  4. "A New Orleans prep basketball standout plans to transfer to an out-of-state program". The Times-Picayune . June 14, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
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