Marquette freshman Alex Egbuonu previewed ahead of basketball season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Marquette's men's basketball team previewed freshman forward Alex Egbuonu on October 4, 2026. Egbuonu, a 6'7" player from Nashua, New Hampshire, was previously ranked as high as 51st nationally in the 2026 class. He averaged 26 points and 11 rebounds per game in high school and was a finalist for the Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year Award. Head coach Shaka Smart praised his combination of offensive skills and competitive nature. Egbuonu is expected to contribute to the team as the season approaches.
- •Egbuonu ranks among the top 100 freshmen nationally.
- •He averaged 26.0 points and 11.0 rebounds in high school.
- •Smart highlighted Egbuonu's unique offensive abilities.
- •Egbuonu's shooting consistency is pivotal for his role.
- •The Marquette basketball season is set to begin soon.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #21 Alex Egbuonu
"The freshman from the east coast prep school scene opens up our series of previews this season.
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