Olu Ashaolu facts for kids
Ashaolu shoots a free throw in January, 2013.
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 18, 1988 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian / Canadian |
| High school | Christian Life Center Academy (Humble, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2012 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto |
| 2013–2014 | ALM Évreux Basket |
| 2014–2015 | Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix |
| 2015–2016 | Osaka Evessa |
| 2016–2017 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| 2017–2018 | Sendai 89ers |
| 2018 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 2019 | St. John's Edge |
| 2019 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 2019 | Goyang Orion Orions |
| 2020 | St. John's Edge |
| 2020 | Fraser Valley Bandits |
| 2021 | Niagara River Lions |
| 2021–2022 | Alaska Aces |
| 2022 | Niagara River Lions |
| 2022 | Guelph Nighthawks |
| 2023 | Olimpia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Oluseyi "Olu" Ashaolu (born April 18, 1988) is a Nigerian-Canadian professional basketball player. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches tall, he plays the power forward position. This role requires being strong and skilled near the basket. Ashaolu has had an exciting career, playing for teams all over the world.
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Early Life and College Career
Olu Ashaolu grew up in Brampton, a city in Canada. When he was in the 9th grade, he moved to the United States to play high school basketball. This was a big step to help him follow his dream of playing at a high level.
Starting at Louisiana Tech
For college, Ashaolu first played for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. He played there for three years and got better each season.
- As a freshman, he averaged 5.3 points per game.
- By his third year, he was a star player, averaging 14.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
He also focused on his studies and earned a degree in business administration in 2011. After graduating, he decided to change universities for his final year of basketball.
A Year with the Oregon Ducks
In 2011, Ashaolu transferred to the University of Oregon. He was able to play for them right away because of a special rule for students who have already graduated. This is called the "graduate transfer rule." One reason he chose Oregon was to play with his friend and former teammate, Devoe Joseph.
At Oregon, he played an important role, often coming off the bench to help the team. He averaged 9.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game with the Ducks.
A Worldwide Professional Journey
After college, Ashaolu was not chosen in the 2012 NBA draft. However, this was just the beginning of his adventure in professional basketball. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2012 Summer League, a tournament where new players can show their skills.
Playing in Europe and Asia
Ashaolu's pro career took him across the globe. His first official contract was with a team in Spain called Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto.
Later, he moved to Japan, where he found a lot of success. In 2015, he helped his team, the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix, win the league championship. He continued to play for different teams in Japan for several years.
He also played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the NLEX Road Warriors. He became known for his toughness. In 2018, he played through a serious knee injury, showing great determination to help his team.
Returning to Canada
Ashaolu also had the chance to play professionally in his home country of Canada. He joined the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), playing for teams like the Fraser Valley Bandits and the Niagara River Lions. In 2020, he was named to the All-CEBL Second Team, recognizing him as one of the league's top players.
Olu Ashaolu's career shows how a love for basketball can take you all over the world, from Canada to the United States, Spain, Japan, and the Philippines.
See also
In Spanish: Olu Ashaolu para niños
