Let's Go Places on the Recruiting Trail: Silvio De Sousa, IMG Academy

Silvio De Sousa traveled from Angola to pursue basketball opportunities unavailable in his home country. His mother recognized his talent early and connected him with teams that could develop his skills.

After attending Montverde Academy in Florida and other prep programs, De Sousa landed at IMG Academy in Bradenton for his final high school season. The state-of-the-art facilities and national schedule provided exposure to college coaches. De Sousa committed to Kansas, where his combination of size, athleticism, and developing skills projected well in the Big 12. His journey from West Africa to a basketball powerhouse demonstrates the global reach of American college basketball recruiting.