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Gabe Muoneke College: Texas Height: 6-7 Weight: 250 lbs. Position: Forward BirthDate: Feb. 7, 1978 Birthplace: Ann Arbor, MI Highlights A four-year starter at Texas and one of the most physical players available in the draft. 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. Parents are from Nigeria and father is a mathematics professor at Prairie View A&M. At Nike Desert Classic, named to all-tournament team after averaging 10.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 21 minutes. College highlights at Texas As a senior, averaged 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, 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-member all-tournament team at the Puerto Rico Shootout, averaging 17.0 ppg and 6.0 rpg in three games. Tied a career-high with 30 points on Jan. 15 against Oklahoma. Named Big 12 Player of the Week (Jan. 17). 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 and scored in double figures 29 times for the season. Had 30 points and 10 rebounds against South Florida. Averaged 17.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg and 5.0 rpg in two games at the Big 12 Tournament. 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). Scored in double figures 20 times. Pulled down 14 rebounds against defending national champion Arizona. As a freshman, 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. Posted seven double-digit scoring games. Scored a season-high points 20 points in his first career start against Rhode Island. Had his best game of the year in the season finale vs. Louisville in the NCAA Sweet 16, registering 19 points and 12 rebounds.
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