1. Jo Lual-Acuil played college basketball for Neosho County Community College and Baylor University.
20 Facts About Jo Lual-Acuil
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Jo Lual-Acuil was a soccer player growing up, but picked up the game of basketball after his soccer coach suggested he play for the team one year.
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Jo Lual-Acuil was named 2015 Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Year and earned a spot in the All-Conference First Team and All-Region First Team.
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Jo Lual-Acuil joined Baylor University in the summer of 2015, but sat out his first season for a heart condition.
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On 5 March 2017, Jo Lual-Acuil earned a spot in the 2017 Big 12 All-Defensive Team and All-Newcomer Team.
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Jo Lual-Acuil finished his senior year averaging 14 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.
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On 8 March 2018, Jo Lual-Acuil earned a spot in the 2018 All-Big 12 Third Team.
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Jo Lual-Acuil graduated with a degree in Health Studies and Kinesiology.
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On 13 August 2018, Jo Lual-Acuil started his professional career with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League, signing a three-year deal.
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On 6 February 2019, Jo Lual-Acuil agreed terms to join the Hungarian team Atomeromu SE, but eventually the deal fell through.
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On 10 February 2019, Jo Lual-Acuil was loaned to Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli National League for the rest of the season.
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Jo Lual-Acuil helped Galil Elyon reach the league finals, where they eventually were defeated by Maccabi Haifa.
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Jo Lual-Acuil averaged 9.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.
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On 12 April 2023, Jo Lual-Acuil signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United, returning to the franchise for a second stint.
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Jo Lual-Acuil helped Al Ahly Ly reach the final, where they lost to Petro de Luanda.
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Jo Lual-Acuil was named the league's Most Valuable Player as well as the Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win both awards in one season.
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Jo Lual-Acuil led the league in scoring with 21.1 points per game, and averaged 9.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
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Jo Lual-Acuil is set to join the Sandringham Sabres during the 2024 NBL1 South season.
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On September 14,2024, Jo Lual-Acuil joined the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association.
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In 2022, Jo Lual-Acuil was selected to play for the South Sudanese national team in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.