Gideon George
Forward #5
Ht/Wt
6'
6"
|
210 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Minna, 
Nigeria
Last School
New Mexico JC
Roster Years
2020-2022


Personal

  • His brother Samson played at Pittsburgh from 2017-20
  • Has sent more than 100 pairs of shoes to his hometown of Minna, Nigeria, through the organization TimeOut4Africa
  • Instagram: @gideonomokudu | Twitter: @gideonomohkudu | LinkedIn: Gideon George

Before BYU

  • Played two seasons for coach at New Mexico Junior College
  • Named to the 2019-20 NJCAA Region V Team and the All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference Team
  • As a sophomore in 2019-20 averaged 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from 3-point range
  • Averaged 3.0 offensive rebounds per game as a sophomore
  • Posted season highs of 27 points, 18 rebounds, 4 steals and 5 blocks
  • Helped New Mexico Junior College to a record of 23-9 overall and 12-4 in WJCAC play
  • As a freshman in 2018-19 averaged 10.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals while shooting 59.9 percent from the field
  • Averaged 2.9 offensive rebounds per game in 2018-19
  • Posted season highs of 21 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks
  • Named to the 2018-19 NJCAA All-Region V Team and the All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference Team
  • Was named the WJCAC Freshman of the Year in 2018-19
  • Helped New Mexico Junior College to a record of 21-10 overall and 10-6 in WJCAC play

 

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year

Junior Year 2020-2021

  • Played in 27 games including nine starts
  • Scored in double figures seven times
  • Recorded double-doubles against St. John's (13 points, 15 rebounds) and Portland (19 points, 13 rebounds)
  • Ranked third on the team in offensive rebounds (31)
  • Posted season highs of 19 points (Portland), 15 rebounds (St. John's), 3 assists (Portland), 3 steals (Pepperdine) and 3 blocks (Utah Valley)
Senior Year 2021-2022

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year



  • BYU's Gideon George drives the ball into the paint against Gonzaga

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  • Gideon George focused in on defense

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  • Gideon George watching for a rebound

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  • BYU basketball forward Gideon George throws down a monster dunk in the Cougars 63-45 victory over Colorado Christian University.

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    Gideon George guards a St. John's defender
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    Graphic layout with photos of Dallin Hall and Gideon George with the text 'Welcome'
    M Basketball | Apr, 15

    George and Hall sign with BYU