Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Jo Lual-Acuil:

Player Profile

  • Nationality: Sudanese-Australian
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Wingspan: 7’6″ (229 cm)
  • Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Height: 7’0″ (213 cm)
  • Position: Center
  • Draft: Undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft
  • Age: Born April 26, 1994 (30 years old as of 2024)
  • College: Baylor University
  • High School: Neosho County Community College (Kansas, USA)
  • Hometown: Wau, South Sudan
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Teams Played For:
    • Melbourne United (NBL, Australia)
    • Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel)
    • Nanjing Monkey Kings (CBA, China)
    • Rytas Vilnius (Lithuania)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jo Lual-Acuil’s player archetype is a modern two-way center, blending rim protection, interior scoring, and just enough face-up skill to pressure defenses beyond the old-school paint-bound big template. Defensively, he operates as a back-line anchor who blocks shots, alters drives, and uses his length and timing to control the lane, while offensively he is most effective as a pick-and-roll finisher, post option, offensive rebound threat, and occasional stretch big who can step out and make defenses respect him. Physically, he is a legitimate seven-footer with long arms, strong reach, good mobility for his size, and the coordination to run the floor and finish above the rim. His overall play style is built on vertical spacing, shot blocking, rebounding, touch around the basket, and mobile interior coverage, making him the kind of center who can impact both ends without needing high-volume isolation touches. (Baylor)

Sources:

Baylor Athletics — Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. – Men’s Basketball – Baylor
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