Wenyen Gabriel

About

Sudanese basketball player who made a name for himself as the power forward for the University of Kentucky Wildcats' NCAA Mens Basketball team. He is recognized for having started 23 times during his freshman year. 

Before Fame

He played basketball in high school averaging 22 points per game in his senior year.  

Trivia

His first name means "wipe your tears" in Dinka.

Family Life

He immigrated to the United States with his mother Rebecca Gak to escape the Second Sudanese Civil War.

Associated With

Both he and De'Aaron Fox played for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.