Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/04/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Melvin Council Jr.
09/11/2026
Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. broke his right foot, specifically the fifth metatarsal, during a team practice on Monday, 9 November 2026. Coach Bill Self said he would need surgery within days. The Jayhawks expect him to miss a stretch of nonconference games, with a return hoped for around the start of Big 12 play in January.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Guard who played college basketball across several programs, including Monroe College, Wagner, St. Bonaventure and the University of Kansas, where he was a starting guard in the 2025-26 season. |
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| Current Status | Remains an active college player for Kansas in the 2026-27 season after a court-granted eligibility ruling. He was sidelined in November 2026 with a broken right foot (fifth metatarsal) sustained in practice, and is expected to return around the start of Big 12 conference play. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 180-185 lb (82-84 kg) |
| Position | Guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | University Prep Charter School, Rochester, New York |
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| Junior College | Monroe College |
| Undergraduate Degree | Bachelor's degree from Monroe College |
| Current Studies | Post-graduate student at the University of Kansas |
Family
| Mother | Chalonda Dillon |
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| Father | Melvin Council Sr. |
Career
| Junior College | Monroe College (2020-2023), where he was a two-time NJCAA Division I All-American and the school's all-time leading scorer |
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| Wagner College | 2023-24 season, earned First Team All-Northeast Conference honors and helped the team win its first NCAA Tournament game |
| St. Bonaventure University | 2024-25 season, earned All-Atlantic 10 Third Team honors |
| University of Kansas | 2025-26 season, started all games, named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year |
| NBA Draft | Went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and became an unrestricted free agent |
| 2026-27 Season | Returned to Kansas under a preliminary injunction granting a seventh college season; started the first two games before a broken right foot ruled him out for a period in November 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played high school basketball at University Prep and scored 26.4 points per game as a senior. | |
| 2. Holds the Monroe College record for most career points. | |
| 3. Became the first player in an NCAA Tournament game to record 20 points, five rebounds and five assists while shooting over 50 percent and playing every minute. |
