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By Euler Leaks

Updated 29 March 2023

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South Sudan-born Australian basketball player

Deng Adel is ...

Alive

Born	1 February 1996 in South Sudan
Age	27 years, 4 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	South Sudan and Australia
Occupation	basketball player
Height	2.01m (6'7")
Weight	200kg (440.9lbs)
Twitter username	biiigd
Instagram username	foreverdeng22
Sport	basketball
Participant in	2018–19 NBA G League season
Member of sports team	Toronto Raptors and Louisville Cardinals men's basketball
Educated at	Keilor Downs Secondary College, University of Louisville and University of Louisville

About Deng Adel

Deng Adel: The South Sudanese-Australian Basketball Sensation

Deng Adel was born on February 1, 1996, in South Sudan. He grew up in Melbourne, Australia, where he discovered his love for basketball. Adel's journey to becoming a professional basketball player was not an easy one, but his talent and hard work paid off in the end.

Adel's basketball career began at Victory College, where he played for the school team. He then joined the Melbourne Tigers, a local basketball club, where he honed his skills and caught the attention of scouts. In 2014, Adel was selected to play for the Australian U17 team, and he quickly became one of the team's top players.

In 2015, Adel moved to the United States to attend Victory Rock Prep School in Florida. He played for the school's basketball team and quickly became one of the top high school players in the country. Adel's talent did not go unnoticed, and he received offers from several top colleges, including the University of Louisville.

Adel chose to attend the University of Louisville, where he played for the Cardinals for three seasons. He was a key player for the team, and his talent and hard work helped lead the Cardinals to the NCAA tournament in 2017 and 2019. Adel's performance on the court earned him several accolades, including All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2018.

After graduating from college, Adel entered the NBA draft but went undrafted. He then signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played for their G League team, the Canton Charge. Adel's talent did not go unnoticed, and he was signed by the Brooklyn Nets in 2020. He played for the Nets during the NBA's bubble season and then signed with the Orlando Magic in 2021.

Adel's journey to becoming a professional basketball player is a testament to his talent and hard work. He is a rising star in the NBA, and his future looks bright. Adel's story is an inspiration to young basketball players around the world, and he is sure to continue making waves in the basketball world for years to come.

References:

- "Deng Adel." Basketball-Reference.com. https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/adelde01.html

- "Deng Adel." ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/