Alec Anigbata Joins University of Utah Basketball for 2026-27 Season
German Alec Anigbata joins Utah basketball as another international talent with pro level experience
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Alec Anigbata, a 6-foot-8 forward from Munich, Germany, will join the University of Utah's basketball team for the 2026-27 season. Anigbata brings professional experience from Ratiopharm Ulm in the German Bundesliga, where he averaged 5.4 points and 1.7 rebounds last season, enhancing Utah's roster versatility.
- 01Alec Anigbata joins the University of Utah basketball team for the 2026-27 season.
- 02He is a 6-foot-8 forward with professional experience in the German Bundesliga.
- 03Anigbata averaged 5.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game last season.
- 04He has played for the German U20 national team at the FIBA U20 Eurobasket.
- 05Utah is also adding other players through the transfer portal and recruiting class.
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Alec Anigbata, a 21-year-old forward from Munich, Germany, is set to join the University of Utah's basketball team for the 2026-27 season. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing 198 pounds, Anigbata has accumulated valuable experience playing for Ratiopharm Ulm in the German Bundesliga, where he averaged 5.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 0.6 assists per game last season. His shooting stats include 46% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Prior to his time with Ulm, Anigbata had a standout season with OrangeAcademy in the ProB league, averaging 15.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. He also represented Germany in the 2024 FIBA U20 Eurobasket. Utah's coach Alex Jensen has leveraged his international connections to secure Anigbata, who is expected to play a significant role alongside fellow recruit Noam Yaacov. The Utes are preparing for the upcoming season with a roster that includes 15 players, with potential changes as the transfer window closes.
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Anigbata's addition enhances the University of Utah's basketball team, providing depth and scoring ability, which could improve their performance in the upcoming season.
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