Ernest Udeh Jr. Explained

Ernest Udeh Jr.
Team:	TCU Horned Frogs
Number:	8
Position:	Center
League:	Big 12 Conference
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	11
Weight Lb:	260
Birth Date:	8 January 2004
Birth Place:	Orlando, Florida, U.S.
High School:	Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Florida)
College:	Kansas (2022–2023) TCU (2023–present)
Highlights:	McDonald's All-American (2022)

Ernest Maduabuchi Udeh Jr. (born January 8, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the TCU Horned Frogs of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Early life and high school career

Udeh grew up in Orlando, Florida and attended Dr. Phillips High School.^[1] He averaged 10.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game as a junior as Dr. Phillips won the Class 7A state championship.^[2] Udeh averaged 13.1 points and 9.2 rebounds per game during his senior season.^[3] He played in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.^[4]

Recruiting

Udeh was considered a five-star recruit by ESPN and a four-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals. On October 20, 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from UCLA, Alabama, Arkansas, and Baylor.^{[5] [6]}

College career

Udeh enrolled at Kansas shortly after graduating high school and took part in the Jayhawks' summer practices.^[7] He made his college debut in Kansas's season opener against Omaha and scored five points with five rebounds and one block in over 14 minutes.^[8]

On May 31, 2023, Udeh committed to TCU.^[9]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| Kansas| 30 || 0 || 8.3 || .756 || – || .409 || 1.8 || .3 || .7 || .6 || 2.6

External links

• TCU Horned Frogs bio
• Kansas Jayhawks bio
• USA Basketball bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: DP gets boost from Ernest Udeh to defeat host Apopka in Metro West tourney semifinals. Orlando Sentinel. January 15, 2022. February 21, 2023.
2. Web site: 2022 C Ernest Udeh Jr. Picks Kansas, Spurns UCLA Men's Basketball. Sam. Connon. SI.com. October 20, 2021. February 21, 2023.
3. Web site: Ernest Udeh, Jr.. Shay. Wildeboor. Rivals.com. June 4, 2022. February 21, 2023.
4. Web site: KU's Ernest Udeh plays for winning McDonald's team. The Kansas City Star. March 30, 2022. February 21, 2023.
5. Web site: Basketball recruiting: Ernest Udeh Jr. picks Kansas over UCLA. The Kansas City Star. October 21, 2021. February 21, 2023.
6. Web site: Four-star center Ernest Udeh Jr. commits to Kansas over UCLA, Alabama, Baylor. The Athletic. October 20, 2021. February 21, 2023.
7. Web site: Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self likes what he’s seen from his freshman class so far. The Kansas City Star. June 13, 2022. February 21, 2023.
8. Web site: Moore: Ernest Udeh Jr. might be Jayhawks’ big answer. CJ. Moore. The Athletic. November 8, 2022. February 21, 2023.
9. Web site: Ernest Udeh transfers to TCU: Former Kansas big, McDonald's All-American to remain in Big 12 next season. CBS Sports. Cameron. Salerno. May 31, 2023. August 25, 2023.