Where is Emanuel Sharp from?

Last Modified Mar 23, 2025 14:54 GMT
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Emanuel Sharp. Image source: Getty

Emanuel Sharp is a college basketball guard for the Houston Cougars, a team competing in the Big 12 Conference. Sharp is a redshirt junior, as of March 2025. As a freshman in the 2021-22 season, after graduating early, Sharp joined the program during the semester break in December 2021, as per his college roster. He did not play for the college that season following his recovery from injury but did manage to practice and travel with the Cougars. As a redshirt freshman, Sharp played 33 games and averaged 5.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, as per his college roster.

At The American Championship, during the team’s victory over Cincinnati, Sharp recorded three defensive rebounds in the Semifinal. As a sophomore, he played all 37 games and became one of the five players on the team to do so.

Sharp was recruited by programs like Texas Tech, Arizona, Clemson, Florida, Louisville, Rutgers, Clemson, Penn State, SMU, Iona, and USF. His senior year was abrupt as he was recovering from injury. As a junior, he was named Florida Class 3A Player of the Year. During his sophomore year, he was honored with Florida Class 5A State Player of the Year.

Emanuel Sharp hometown

Emanuel Sharp is from Tampa, Florida, according to the player's roster profile on the Houston Cougars website. The aforementioned university website further states that Sharp attended Bishop McLaughlin School. ESPN ranked him the No. 11 shooting guard nationally.

Where was Emanuel Sharp born?

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: MAR 15 Big 12 Tournament. Arizona vs Houston
Emanuel Sharp. Source: Getty Images

Emanuel Sharp's birthplace is Tel Aviv, Israel according to the Houston Cougars website but he was raised in Tampa, Florida, United States. Sharp was born on March 7, 2004. This makes him 21 years old, as of March 2025.

Emanuel Sharp nationality

Emanuel Sharp holds American nationality.

FAQs on Emanuel Sharp

A. Derrick Sharp and Justine Ellison are the parents of Emanuel Sharp. 

A. Emanuel Sharp attended Bishop McLaughlin School. 

A. Emanuel Sharp stands 6-3 ft tall. 

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