Olu Babalola

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Olu Babalola
Personal information
Born10 September 1981
London, England
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school St. Augustine Preparatory School
Richland, New Jersey
College Clemson (2001–2005)
Playing career2005–2017
Position Forward
Career history
2005 Roseto Basket
2005–2006 Jämtland
2006–2008 Newcastle Eagles
2008–2010 Everton Tigers
2010 ETHA Engomis
2010–2015 Sheffield Sharks
2015 Manchester Giants
2015–2016 Cheshire Phoenix
2016 London Lions
2016–2017 Sheffield Sharks
2017 Leeds Force

Olu Babalola (born 10 September 1981) is a British professional basketball player who plays for the Leeds Force in the British Basketball League. [1]

Born in London, England, Babalola played for St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey, [2] where he won a state championship in his sophomore season. He went on to team with Pops Mensah Bonsu during his senior season in high school.

The 6 ft 6 in power forward attended Clemson University [2] before signing for Italian basketball team Roseto Basket in 2005 and soon after moving to Jämtland Basket in the Swedish Obol Basketball League. [3] Early in 2006 Babalola returned to his homeland to sign for British Basketball League team Newcastle Eagles, [3] making his debut against the Guildford Heat on 3 February 2006. Three months later Babalola won the "clean sweep" of trophies with the Eagles. He also represented the British University national team in 2005.

National team

During his career, Babalola featured for both the England national team [4] and Great Britain national team. [5] [6] [7]

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References

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  4. "Babalola helps Newcastle crush Scottish Rocks and make it three out of three". The Guardian. 30 April 2007.
  5. "From Hackney to lockdown defender in the ACC". HoopsFix.com. 26 November 2020.
  6. "Reinking, Babalola set for BBL returns". MVP 247. 19 October 2010.
  7. "Liverpool basketball star Olu Babalola vows to grab his second chance with Great BritainWin tickets to see GB basketball team at Echo Arena". Liverpool Echo. 23 July 2010.