Mouhamadou Cisse and Alex Anamekwe have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Mustangs beginning with the 2022-23 season, SMU Head Coach Tim Jankovich announced.

Mouhamadou Cisse, C, 7-0, 245, Dakar, Senegal (Putnam Science Academy [Connecticut])
Alex Anamekwe, F, 6-6, 205 McKinney, Texas (McKinney HS)
 
Mouhamadou "Momo" Cisse is a center at Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut. He averaged nine rebounds, eight points and six blocked shots as a junior. He chose SMU over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Georgia, Texas Tech, Nevada and others.

"We want to welcome Mouhamadou Cissè to the Hilltop! "Momo" is a very mobile and skilled big who uses his 7'3" wingspan to block shots and catch lobs. Momo, who is originally from Dakar, Senegal attends Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut. We are very excited that Momo decided to make Dallas home." – Head Coach Tim Jankovich



Alex Anamekwe is a 6-6 forward for coach Wes Watson at McKinney High School. Anamekwe was the District Freshman of the Year in his debut and then Defensive Player of the Year as a sophomore and junior. As a junior, he averaged nine points, seven rebounds, three blocks and two steals. He plays AAU for Trae Young 2022. He chose SMU over offers from Alabama, Texas Tech, Tulsa and others.

"We want to welcome Alex Anamekwe to the Hilltop! He is a very talented player and person. Alex is an explosive athlete who has excelled at defending and rebounding, and has a great feel for passing. This past summer he played for Trae Young Elite and Coach George Clay. Alex attends McKinney HS where he is coached by Coach Wes Watson, and we are excited that Alex decided to stay home in the metroplex and attend SMU." – Head Coach Tim Jankovich