Ricky Council IV

Ricky Council IV (born August 3, 2001) is an American college basketball player for Arkansas Razorbacks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Ricky Council IV
Council with Arkansas in 2023
No. 1 – Arkansas Razorbacks
PositionShooting guard
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2001-08-03) August 3, 2001
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-SEC (2023)
  • AAC Sixth Man of the Year (2022)
  • AAC All-Freshman team (2021)

Early life and high school

Council grew up in Durham, North Carolina and attended Southern School of Energy and Sustainability.[1] He was named third-team All-State as a senior after averaging 23 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.[2] Council was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Wichita State over offers from Rice, Appalachian State, Elon, Hofstra, UMBC, Georgia Southern, Siena, James Madison, and Coastal Carolina.[3]

College career

Council began his college career at Wichita State. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.4 rebounds over 22 games and was named to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) All-Freshman team.[4] Council played in all 28 of the Shockers' games with seven starts and averaged 12 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game and was named the AAC Sixth Man of the Year.[5] Following the end of the season, he initially declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.[6] Council withdrew his name from the draft and entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]

Council committed to transfer to Arkansas over offers from Kansas, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, and Iowa State.[8] He was named second team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) at the end of his junior season.[9] Council averaged 16.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals on the year.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 NCAA tournament, he announced that he would forgo the remainder of his collegiate eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA draft.[11]

Personal life

Council's two older brothers are also named after his father, Ricky Council. Both Ricky Council II and Ricky Council III also played college basketball.[12]

References
  1. Zembal, Jacey (April 21, 2022). "Local standout Ricky Council IV hits portal". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  2. "Hogs get another player from portal". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. May 14, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  3. "Ricky Council IV commits to Wichita State basketball 2020". The Wichita Eagle. March 29, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  4. "Musselman's quick call, communication gets visit from Council". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. May 7, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  5. McPherson, Kevin (August 22, 2022). "Arkansas junior wing Ricky Council IV proves wisdom of Muss' last portal move". NWAHomepage.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  6. "Wichita State's Ricky Council to test 2022 NBA Draft waters". The Wichita Eagle. March 28, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  7. "Wichita State's Ricky Council enters NCAA transfer portal". The Wichita Eagle. April 21, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  8. "Arkansas basketball lands Ricky Council IV of Wichita State". Southwest Times Record. May 13, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  9. "Arkansas' Council named to AP team". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  10. Choate, Mason (April 5, 2023). "Ricky Council IV declares for 2023 NBA Draft". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. "Arkansas' Council declares for draft". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  12. Acosta, Jonathan (February 14, 2023). "Council IV's high-flying dunks highlight his first season with Razorbacks". 5NewsOnline.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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