HONOLULU –University of Hawai'i men's basketball head coach Eran Ganot announced the signing of guard Junior Madut to a national letter of intent for the 2019-20 season. The 6-5 Madut is a junior college transfer who will join the Rainbow Warriors with two years of eligibility.
 
Born in Sudan, and raised in Australia, Madut has spent the last four years in Florida, including the last two seasons at Eastern Florida State College. Prior to Eastern, he played two seasons at DME Academy, a prep school in Daytona Beach, Fla.
 
"Junior is an extremely versatile player, who will help us in a number of areas," Ganot said. "He's an exciting and dynamic athlete and an excellent ball-handler and rebounder. He's also an elite defender who regularly draws the toughest assignment."
 
This past season, Madut averaged 9.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists and served as captain for an Eastern Florida squad that went 28-8. The Titans advanced to the NJCAA Elite Eight. As a freshman, he was a key reserve for a Titan squad that won 30 games and finished third nationally.
 
"Junior is a winner," Ganot said. "He's an unselfish player who was a team captain for one of the best junior colleges in the country. He played on a team that was balanced offensively, similar to what we've done here the last few seasons. He's continued to get better each season and we're excited about his growth over the next couple of years. We couldn't be more happy to add someone of Junior's ability and character to our program."
 
Madut added: "I'm really excited to come to Hawai'i. It's a very family-oriented program that I strongly gravitated toward. I can feel the passion for the game from the coaches and players. And with the help of the staff, I know it's somewhere I'll be able to continue to develop as a player."