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Nick Ongenda
Nick Ongenda (born September 29, 2000)[1] is a Canadian professional basketball player for Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons.[2] High school careerOngenda attended the Southwest Christian Academy at Little Rock, Arkansas, averaging 14 points, 12 rebounds, five blocks and three assists for the Lions during his senior season, earning a 2019 NACA All-American selection.[2] College careerOngenda played college basketball at DePaul, averaging 5.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 18.8 minutes while shooting at a 52.9 percent clip. He ranked fourth in the Blue Demons' all-time blocks list with 135.[2][3] In his senior season, he appeared in just eight games after missing three months due to a wrist injury. Once he came back, he averaged 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game.[2][4] Professional careerSalt Lake City Stars (2023–2024)After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Ongenda joined the Utah Jazz for the 2023 NBA Summer League.[4][5] On August 30, 2023, he signed with the Jazz,[3] but was waived on October 11.[6] On October 30, he joined the Salt Lake City Stars.[7] Scarborough Shooting Stars (2024)In May 2024, Ongenda joined the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[8] Anwil Włocławek (2024–present)On August 8, 2024, Ongenda signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League.[9] Personal lifeThe son of Francois and Senga Ongenda, he has a brother, Andre, and three sisters, Esther, Cynthia and Lillianne. His father played at the Université libre de Bruxelles and professionally for Spirou Charleroi in Belgium while his sister Lillianne played professionally for Azur Basketball Club in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[2] References
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