Somto Cyril
Recruiting Prediction Machine
Personal Life
Somto Cyril goes by the nickname “Baby Shaq” because of his size, frame and outgoing personality. Oh yeah, he’s also known for shattering a few backboards like Shaquille O'Neal. Originally from Nigeria, Cyril arrived in the United States in 2021, and he immediately felt at home in America. “It’s pretty cool,” Cyril told On3’s Joe Tipton. “It’s almost the same as Nigeria. The difference is just the food. I think we (Nigeria) have the best food in the world. Once you try it, you’re going to love it.” Cyril played his sophomore season at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and he also made a name for himself playing EAB Tennessee on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. Cyril decided to play in the Overtime Elite League for the 2022-2023 season, forgoing a scholarship in order to maintain his college eligibility. “When I first started playing, I didn’t know how to put the ball in the basket,” Cyril told On3. “My coach told me, ‘even if you can’t score, you can still stop the other team from scoring.’ So that’s the mindset I have. I block shots and get rebounds for my teammates. I don’t have to score. I just want to win the game.”
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- Kentucky
Offered
Prediction
94.2%
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44C Drafted (5yr)
1Total Drafted (5yr)
12 - Providence
Offered
Prediction
1.9%
Distance
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104C Drafted (5yr)
0Total Drafted (5yr)
0 - Cincinnati
Offered
Prediction
1.6%
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17C Drafted (5yr)
0Total Drafted (5yr)
0 - Indiana
Offered
Prediction
1.4%
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15C Drafted (5yr)
1Total Drafted (5yr)
3 - Tennessee
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<1%
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42C Drafted (5yr)
0Total Drafted (5yr)
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