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Michael
Essien
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Birthplace
Houston, TX
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Forward
Birthplace
Houston, TX
Career History
Wiley Wildcats
2004-2005, 2007-2008 (2 Seasons)
Men's College Basketball News
Texas A&M's Williams on bringing football energy to basketball
Buzz Williams chats with Marty & McGee about his study of football coaches and explains how he's incorporated their leadership methods on the court.
Cooper Flagg: It's not a foregone conclusion I'll go No. 1 in draft
Cooper Flagg and Jon Scheyer sit down with Jonathan Givony to discuss managing expectations ahead of Flagg's first season at Duke.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg 'has to prove' he's No. 1 NBA pick
Duke freshman forward Cooper Flagg, projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, says it's not a foregone conclusion he will be the first player selected in June.
Tom Izzo on criticism of Big Ten's lack of titles: 'It's fair'
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said criticism of the Big Ten is 'fair' as the conference searches for its first NCAA title since the 2000 Spartans.
College basketball, 2025 NBA draft buzz: UConn, Duke, more
From top-10 picks to Apple Watch notifications, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reveals what he saw and overheard on his four-school swing to scout practices.
5-star recruit Tounde Yessoufou commits to Baylor basketball
Five-star small forward Tounde Yessoufou committed to Baylor on Wednesday, giving Scott Drew his fifth consecutive recruiting class with a five-star prospect.
