Osasumwen Osaghae facts for kids
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Osaghae with Heidelberg in 2022
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| Free Agent | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 29, 1998 Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Miami Southridge (Miami, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | FIU (2016–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | Kauhajoki Karhu |
| 2021–2022 | MLP Academics Heidelberg |
| 2022–2024 | Spirou |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Osasumwen Osaghae Jr. (born July 29, 1998) is an American basketball player. He is known for playing as a power forward. Osaghae played college basketball for the FIU Panthers. He last played professionally for Spirou in the BNXT League.
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Growing Up and Starting Basketball
Osasumwen Osaghae Jr. was born in Miami, Florida. His parents, Osasumwen Sr. and Martina, had moved from Nigeria just 20 days before he was born. In a Nigerian language, his name means "God leads me."
When he was younger, Osaghae mostly played soccer. However, because he was very tall, he switched to basketball at age 16. This happened after he went to a basketball camp led by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. By his freshman year of high school, Osaghae was already 6 feet 4 inches tall.
He played basketball for Miami Southridge High School. His coach was John Herron. During high school, Osaghae worked hard to improve his eating habits and fitness. As a junior, he briefly left the team but returned for his senior year.
Playing in College
After high school, Osaghae joined the basketball team at Florida International University (FIU). He started as a "walk-on," meaning he joined the team without a scholarship at first. He studied business management at FIU.
In his first year, he played in only three games. During his second year, he played more, averaging 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. He also blocked 1.2 shots per game.
Before his third year, Osaghae earned a full scholarship to play for FIU. He had thought about leaving the team, but he decided to stay. That year, he averaged 8.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. He also led his league with 3.1 blocks per game. He was named to the Conference USA All-Defensive Team. His 96 blocks that season were the second-highest ever for an FIU player.
In his senior year, Osaghae had an amazing season. He averaged 13 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. He also led all of NCAA Division I with 3.7 blocks per game. By the end of his college career, he became FIU's all-time leader in blocked shots. He was also named second-team All-Conference USA and the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year.
Playing Professionally
After college, Osaghae began his professional basketball career.
- On January 2, 2021, he signed with Kauhajoki Karhu. This team plays in the Finnish Korisliiga league.
- On July 23, 2021, Osaghae joined MLP Academics Heidelberg. They play in the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany.
- On June 15, 2022, he signed with Spirou. This team is part of the BNXT League.
About His Family
Osasumwen Osaghae is the third of five children in his family. His father is a lawyer, and his mother works as a social worker. His brother, Mark, plays soccer for Johnson & Wales University. His two older sisters, Aiseosa and Karen, are studying to become lawyers. Osaghae is a religious person and often volunteers at churches.
See also
In Spanish: Osasumwen Osaghae para niños
