 3 takeaways from Emmanuel Akot choosing Wildcats

Boise State Broncos guard Emmanuel Akot Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

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As the weeks pass, we move away from last year’s NCAA tournament

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We are still just over two months away from this tournament

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However, one of these names has found its place.

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Winger Emmanuel Akot originally signed up at Arizona in 2017, spending two seasons as a role player for the Wildcats.

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After sitting out the following season due to transfer rules at the time

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His offensive numbers don’t exactly stand out overall, shooting just 59% from the free throw line last season

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Akot entered the transfer portal a few months ago and narrowed down his picks to Memphis

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His decision to join the Tigers in Memphis will certainly have ramifications for him

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how this transfer will affect this Memphis program for next year, his senior year of college basketball.

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