Wenyen Gabriel arrived in Tel Aviv in 2024 after five seasons in the NBA and a historic appearance with South Sudan in the Olympics. An athletic and energetic center, Gabriel possesses many skills on both sides of the ball.
Gabriel was born in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, on March 26th, 1997. With a bloody civil war ravaging in the country, his mother was able to escape with Wenyen and his three brothers to Cairo, Egypt - when he was just two weeks old. Two years later, the family was granted entry into the USA as refugees, but it was only in 2017 when the Gabriels received an American citizenship.
Gabriel grew and studied in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and after starring in high school and earning the attention of numerous colleges, he opted to join Kentucky’s renowned program. Wenyen represented the Wildcats for two seasons, showcasing his athleticism and feel for the game. After turning pro, he was signed by the Sacramento Kings.
During his four seasons in the association, Gabriel also played for Portland, New Orleans, Brooklyn, Memphis, the Clippers and the aforementioned Lakers. With the purple-and-gold, the big man carved a role for himself alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, playing over 15 minutes per game in 98 appearances. In between, he also played in the G-League.
Gabriel finished last season in Puerto Rico with Vaqueros de Bayam?n, where he contributed 13 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 blocks per game. He also proudly wears the uniform of the South Sudan national team, being crowned the top shot-blocker of the 2023 FIBA World Cup and putting up 5.7 points and 9 rebounds per game in the Olympic Games.
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