Eli Mouton

Louisiana Men's Basketball Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018 in Lafayette, La. Photo by Brad Kemp

Position:
Guard
Ht./Wt.:
5-9 / 150
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Lafayette, La.
High School:
Ascension Episcopal

2018-19 (Freshman): Joined the team as a walk-on and appeared in five games during the season ... averaged 0.2 points and 1.0 assist ... played five minutes in his collegiate debut against the University of the Virgin Islands (11/6) dishing out three assists and going 0-for-1 from the floor ... played the final two minutes in Louisiana's victory over Colorado State (11/19) in the opening round of the Gulf Coast Showcase ... went 1-for-2 from the free throw line in two minutes of play against Loyola of New Orleans (12/5) ... played three minutes against Prairie View (12/11), handing out a pair of assists and going 0-for-1 from the floor.

High School: A three-year starter and all-district pick at Ascension Episcopal School ... coached by his father, former Ragin' Cajuns basketball player Eric Mouton ... finished as the all-time leading scorer in Blue Gator history with 2,040 points ... named to the All-Acadiana team by the Lafayette Daily Advertiser ... earned the AES Coaches Award as the Most Outstanding Offensive Player as a junior ... became the first player in AES history to be selected to the LHSCA All-Star Game ... helped AES to the Class 1A quarterfinals during his junior season ... also lettered in baseball ... helped the Blue Gators to the Class 1A state title as a junior third baseman ... a two-time, all-district selection in baseball.

Personal: Born March 24, 2000 in Lafayette ... the son of Jennifer and Eric Mouton ... has one sister ... father lettered in basketball for the Ragin' Cajuns from 1988-92 and serves as color analyst for the Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball games on ESPN+ ... a business management major.