American college basketball player Riley Estelle Kugel was born on November 30, 2003, and plays for the Southeastern Conference (SEC)'s Mississippi State Bulldogs. He was a player for the Florida Gators in the past.
Kugel grew up at Central Florida Christian Academy in Orlando, Florida. After his sophomore year, he transferred to Dr. Phillips High School. Kugel averaged 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game while he was a senior.
Kugel had a four-star recruit rating. At first, he signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) committing himself to play football for Mississippi State but eventually decided to play for Florida.
Riley Kugel Parents
Sam Estelle and Alethea Kugel are the parents of Riley Kugel.
What Nationality are Riley Kugel’s parents?
Sam Estelle and Alethea Kugel are American citizens.
Riley Kugel’s career
Riley Kugel was rated no.48 in the 247Sports national rankings with a four-star designation from 247Sports and ESPN. He helped Dr. Phillips win its first state championship in school history, scoring 13 points in the 2021 7A title game. He followed it up by scoring 27 points in the 2022 state semifinals, ultimately helping Dr. Phillips to a Class 7A state runner-up finish.
In his freshman season, he was a breath of fresh air for the squad and averaged almost 10 points and 3 rebounds per game. At the end of the season, he received the 2023 SEC All-Freshman award to round off a spectacular freshman year.
He kept a similar form in his sophomore year and averaged over 9 points and over 3 rebounds per game. In addition to this, he provided 48 assists. He was phenomenal from the 3-point shooting line and ended up knocking 34 3-pointers.
FAQ's On Riley Kugel Parents
A. Riley Kugel’s Parents are Alethea Kugel and Sam Estelle.
A. Kugel grew up in Orlando, Florida.
