Texas A&M International University Athletics

Personal:
David Emelife is a junior forward for Texas A&M International University and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Finance. A native of League City, Texas, David is the son of Gerald and Penny Emelife and was born on November 3, 2005.

2025-26:
In his sophomore season, Emelife appeared in, and started 30 games for the Cougars, ending his career with 273 points, and averaging 6.5 A/G. This helped life David to be placed on the honorable mention team in 2026.

2024-25:
In his freshman season at Collin College (Plano,TX), Emelife appeared in 30 games, starting in 23 of those games. He averaged 11.9 PPG, and a 74.3 PCT, helping guide him to be amongst the Top 48 Freshmen in 2025.

High School:
David Emelife graduated from Clear Springs High School in League City, Texas, in 2024, where he played three years of varsity basketball under head coach Christopher Hairfield. Emelife earned First Team All-Region, VYPE Second Team All-Houston, VYPE 2024 Fan Poll Player of the Year and two-time All-District honors. He averaged 15 points and seven rebounds per game while recording 12 double-doubles. A highlight of his high school career was a 27-point, 15-rebound performance during a season in which the Chargers reached the regional semifinals.