Ernest Udeh Jr.

Ernest Udeh Jr.
No. 8 – TCU Horned Frogs
Position	Center
League	Big 12 Conference
Personal information
Born	January 8, 2004 (age 20); Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school	Dr. Phillips; (Orlando, Florida)
College	Kansas (2022–2023); TCU (2023–present);
Career highlights and awards
	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 recruiting information
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Ernest Udeh Jr. C	Orlando, FL	Dr. Phillips (FL)	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Oct 20, 2021
Ernest Udeh Jr. C	Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 90
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 35 247Sports: 32 ESPN: 24
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Kansas 2022 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023. "2022 Kansas Jayhawks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023. "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.

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

Legend
GP	Games 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


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2022–23	Kansas	30	0	8.3	.756	–	.409	1.8	.3	.7	.6	2.6

References

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

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[1] "DP gets boost from Ernest Udeh to defeat host Apopka in Metro West tourney semifinals". Orlando Sentinel. January 15, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[2] Connon, Sam (October 20, 2021). "2022 C Ernest Udeh Jr. Picks Kansas, Spurns UCLA Men's Basketball". SI.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[3] Wildeboor, Shay (June 4, 2022). "Ernest Udeh, Jr". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[4] "KU's Ernest Udeh plays for winning McDonald's team". The Kansas City Star. March 30, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[5] "Basketball recruiting: Ernest Udeh Jr. picks Kansas over UCLA". The Kansas City Star. October 21, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[6] "Four-star center Ernest Udeh Jr. commits to Kansas over UCLA, Alabama, Baylor". The Athletic. October 20, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[7] "Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self likes what he's seen from his freshman class so far". The Kansas City Star. June 13, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[8] Moore, CJ (November 8, 2022). "Moore: Ernest Udeh Jr. might be Jayhawks' big answer". The Athletic. Retrieved February 21, 2023.

[9] Salerno, Cameron (May 31, 2023). "Ernest Udeh transfers to TCU: Former Kansas big, McDonald's All-American to remain in Big 12 next season". CBS Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.

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