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Gatorade 2015 - 2016: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Nebraska

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Aguek Arop

F
OMAHA SOUTH HS
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

15.9

Points per game

7.8

Rebounds per game

2.5

Assists per game

1.8

Steals per game
“He is a premier player in our state. He overcame the challenge of a serious leg injury to help his team to the No. 1 seed in our state tournament. He is athletic, versatile and unselfish. I have appreciated watching his calm, confident demeanor during intense game action.”
Ben Ries
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-6, 190-pound junior forward led the Packers to a 28-1 record and the Class A state championship this past season. Arop collected 12 points, 11 rebounds and two steals in the 59-50, title-clinching win over Fremont, capturing All-Tournament hono

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Academic Achievement

Arop has maintained an A average in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

Also an accomplished pianist, he has volunteered on behalf of his church in addition to donating his time as a youth basketball instructor and peer tutor.