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Funniest College Basketball Player Names
UPDATED: January 22nd 2025 11:00PM
In college basketball, there are players with some truly entertaining and amusing names.
From Supreme Cook to Tennessee Rainwater, these names add a touch of humor and uniqueness to the game when you come across one of them on a Saturday or mid-week game.
These names have garnered attention and have become a source of amusement for fans and sports enthusiasts.
Various sources have compiled lists of the funniest names in college basketball but we think we have the best list yet!
While these names may generate laughter and entertainment, it’s important to remember that behind these names are talented athletes who are dedicated to their craft. They showcase their skills on the field on a daily basis, regardless of the humorous nature of their names.
Check out our list of Funniest College Basketball Player Names below!
Check out other list from Cotton’s List.
1. Always Wright – Guard – Rhode Island
Source:Getty
(Pictured in the white uniform)
2. Supreme Cook – Forward – Oregon
Source:Oregon Athletics
3. Kai Yu – Center – Liberty
Source:Liberty University Athletics
4. Po’Boigh King – Guard – North Carolina Central
Source:Getty
(Pictured in the black uniform)
5. Gob Gob – Guard – Kansas City
Source:Kansas City Athletics
6. Tennessee Rainwater – Guard/Forward – Utah Tech
Source:Tennessee Rainwater (@tennessee_206)
9. Kuol Atak – Forward – Oklahoma
Source:Oklahoma Athletics
10. Cli’Ron Hornbeak – Forward/Center – Kent State
Source:Getty
12. Connor Dubsky – Guard – UNC Asheville
Source:UNC Asheville Athletics
13. George Washington III – Guard – Richmond
Source:University of Richmond Athletics
14. Moses Hipps – Guard – Boise State
Source:Boise State Athletics
15. Sir Mohammad – Guard – Notre Dame
Source:Notre Dame Athletics
16. Puff Johnson – Guard/Forward – Penn State
Source:Penn State Athletics
17. Townsend Triple – Forward – BYU
Source:BYU Athletics
18. Solo Ball – Guard – UCONN
Source:University of Connecticut Athletics
19. Oakland Fort – Guard – Northern Arizona
Source:Northern Arizona University Athletics
20. Birgir Irving – Forward – high point
Source:High Point University Athletics
21. Legend Geeter – Forward – Detroit Mercy
Source:University of Detroit Mercy Athletics
22. Peter Fuchs Jr. – Guard – Detroit Mercy
Source:University of Detroit Mercy Athletics
23. Matt McCool – Forward – Marist
Source:marist College Athletics
24. Mozae Downing-Rivers – Guard – Missouri State
Source:Missouri State University Athletics
25. Louth-M Coulibaly – Forward – Valparaiso
Source:Valparaiso University Athletics
26. Cameron Mcnamee – Guard – Dartmouth
Source:Dartmouth College Athletics
27. Stoney Hadnot – Forward – South Dakota State
Source:South Dakota State University Athletics
28. Zytarious Mortle – Guard/Forward – Texas Southern
Source:Texas Southern University Athletics
