Marquette secures 2027 commitment from center Akol Nyok
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Akol Nyok, a 7-foot-1 center, has announced his commitment to Marquette's men's basketball program on October 9. Nyok, who is the No. 103 recruit in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports composite index, joins fellow recruits Philipe Ndong and Marlon Martinez. The native of South Sudan chose Marquette over offers from Virginia Tech after visiting the campus in late July. Nyok plays for Columbus High School in Miami and will compete with his team in the Overtime Elite league as Cold Hearts starting next season.
- •Akol Nyok is a 7-foot-1 center from South Sudan.
- •He is the third commitment for Marquette's 2027 class.
- •Nyok selected Marquette over Virginia Tech.
- •He plays for Columbus High School and joins Overtime Elite league.
- •Nyok is considered an elite rim-protector and lob catcher.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Marquette gets commitment from 2027 center Akol Nyok
"Akol Nyok is the third player to commit to Marquette in the 2027 class, joining Marlon Martinez and Philipe Ndong.
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