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NCAA Big from the Prairies Signs with Rattlers

May 10, 2023 - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
Saskatchewan Rattlers News Release


The Saskatchewan Rattlers - The Saskatchewan Rattlers announced Wednesday that they have signed Edmonton, Alberta-native Adong Makuoi to their roster for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The six-foot nine big man spent three seasons in the NCAA D1 program, playing with the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Tennessee State Tigers. Makuoi makes his professional debut in the CEBL this summer.

"We are looking forward to seeing Adong make an immediate contribution in our front court, even as a first-year player in the league. We anticipate him bringing the same physical style of play and hustle that he displayed throughout his college career." said Rattler General Manager Barry Rawlyk "I actually tried to recruit Adong when he was coming out of high school, so I am a real fan of how he plays."

Prior to entering college, Makuoi played for Archbishop O'Leary Highschool in Edmonton, Alberta. The Archbishop O'Leary Spartans made appearances in Saskatoon's longest reigning invitational tournament, BRIT in 2015 and 2016, where Makuoi was named Dunk Champion. Makuoi spent his last year of high school at The RISE Centre Academy in Brantford, Ontario and was selected that season to play in the 2018 BioSteel All-Canadian High School Basketball Game. Makuoi made his collegiate debut for Palm Beach State Junior College for the 2018-19 season. He started 29 of the 30 games as a freshman averaging 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds while shooting 58.1 percent from the field. Makuoi transferred to Daytona State Junior College for the 2019-2020 season. Makuoi started all 30 games as a sophomore, averaging 6.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 69.8 percent from the field and 75.0 percent for the free throw line. Makuoi was named to the All-Mid-Florida Conference Second Team.

Makuoi entered NCAA D1 as a junior with the Northern Illinois University Huskies for the 2020-21 season. As a junior, he started 14 of 17 games averaging 4.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 17.9 minutes per game. In his final season with the Huskies, Makuoi made it into the starting line-up 25 of the 30 games played. He finished the season averaging 5.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 16.9 minutes per game while shooting 53 percent from the field. Makuoi transferred to Tennessee State University for the 2022-23 season. In his final NCAA season, he started all 32 games averaging 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 22.4 minutes per game while shooting 62 percent from the field. Makuoi lead his team in total rebounds (175), rebounds per game (5.5), total blocks (35), and blocks per game (1.1). In his final year, he set new career-bests with 18 points (Dec 20), and four blocks (Jan 12).

"I am really happy that the Rattlers blessed me with the opportunity to be a part of their organization this summer." said Makuoi "I am really excited to compete against high-level pros while being able to learn from elite coaches and players."



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