David Efianayi facts for kids
| No. 4 – Mersin MSK | |
|---|---|
| Guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 19, 1995 Manchester, Connecticut, U.S. |
| High school | Ocoee (Ocoee, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Gardner–Webb (2015–2019) |
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2020 | Bakken Bears |
| 2020–2021 | Horsens IC |
| 2021–2022 | Denain Voltaire Basket |
| 2022–2023 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
| 2023–2024 | Petkim Spor |
| 2024–2025 | Galatasaray Ekmas |
| 2025–present | Mersin MSK |
David Efianayi, born on December 19, 1995, is an American basketball player. He plays as a guard for Mersin MSK in Turkey's top basketball league, the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). Before turning professional, he played college basketball at Gardner–Webb University.
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Early Life and High School
David Efianayi was born in Manchester, Connecticut. He grew up in Orlando, Florida, moving there when he was in fifth grade. He is about 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighs around 185 pounds (84 kg).
David played high school basketball at Ocoee High School in Ocoee, Florida. During his junior year, he was recognized as an All-County Honorable Mention. This award showed he was one of the best players in the county.
College Basketball Career
David played college basketball for Gardner–Webb University from 2015 to 2019. He was a key player for the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs team.
Standout Seasons
- 2017–18 Season: David scored an average of 17.5 points per game. This was the third-highest in the Big South Conference. He also had a great free throw percentage of 80.7%. He averaged 1.2 steals per game, showing his defensive skills.
- 2018–19 Season: He improved his scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game. This placed him fifth in the Big South Conference. He also averaged 0.7 blocks per game.
Awards and Recognition
David received several awards during his college career:
- He was named to the All-Big South Second Team twice, in 2018 and 2019.
- He was also part of the Big South All-Tournament Team in 2019.
- In 2020, he was honored by being named to the Big South Conference Men's Basketball All-Decade Team. This means he was one of the best players in the conference over a ten-year period.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, David Efianayi began his professional basketball journey. He has played for several teams in different countries.
Playing in Denmark
- 2019–2020: David started his professional career with the Bakken Bears in Denmark's Basketligaen.
- 2020–2021: He then played for Horsens IC, also in the Basketligaen. Here, he had an impressive season, averaging 20.2 points per game. This made him the second-highest scorer in the league.
Playing in France and Israel
- 2021–2022: David moved to France to play for Denain ASC Voltaire in the LNB Pro B league.
- 2022–2023: He signed with Hapoel Be'er Sheva B.C. in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He played as a guard for this team.
Playing in Turkey
- 2023–2024: On June 25, 2023, David joined Petkim Spor in Turkey's top league, the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).
- 2024–2025: On June 11, 2024, he signed with Galatasaray Ekmas, another team in the BSL.
- 2025–Present: On January 9, 2025, he signed with Mersin MSK, where he currently plays in the BSL.
