On 13 January 2018 the NCAA ruled De Sousa immediately eligible to play for the 2017–18 Kansas Jayhawks. He successfully completed his academic requirements at IMG Academy and graduated early, in December 2017. In August of his senior year, De Sousa committed to Kansas and reclassified from the recruiting class of 2018 to 2017 while exploring the chance to graduate early from IMG Academy and join the Jayhawks in time for the second semester of the 2017–18 NCAA season. In the summer of 2016, he also competed with the Under Armour Association team Florida Vipers, averaging 20.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. Although IMG also had touted big men, Isaiah Stokes and Emmitt Williams, his decision ultimately gave him more playing time than at Montverde. įor his junior year, De Sousa transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, as decided by his parents. Montgomery, he chose to leave the program after his sophomore season. After having to share playing time with top prospects and forwards Simisola Shittu and E. Under head coach Kevin Boyle, he helped the team remain ranked top-5 in the country and was considered its best prospect. He first attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Shortly before his freshman year of high school, De Sousa moved to the United States.
In his childhood, he played soccer and basketball, but he decided to focus on the latter sport at age 10.
De Sousa was born in Luanda, Angola to Jean Conceição and Janina De Sousa and has three younger sisters: Aline, Luisa, and Alicia.
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