Somto Cyril
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About
Nigerian basketball player known for playing for Hamilton Heights Christian Academy, Overtime Elite teams Cold Hearts and RWE, and the Georgia Bulldogs in the Southeastern Conference.
Before fame
He first developed an interest in basketball as a teenager, and his size and athleticism quickly made him stand out as a promising young player. He moved to the United States around 2021 to pursue better basketball opportunities and attended Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee which is a school known for their basketball program. He then joined Overtime Elite in Atlanta which is a professional-style league designed for elite high school prospects preparing for college or for the NBA. He committed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs in April 2024.
Trivia
He originally committed to play college basketball for Kentucky in June 2023 but after Kentucky head coach John Calipari left the program in 2024, he reopened his recruitment. He once broke a backboard during a dunk. He was named to the SEC Community Service Team in 2025. He is 6 feet 11 inches tall.
Family life
He was born and raised in Enugu, Nigeria. He is a Christian and frequently references his Christian faith in social media posts.
Associated with
He and Anthony Edwards are both known for having played for the Georgia Bulldogs.
