Osun Osunniyi

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Osun Osunniyi
Osun Osunniyi.jpg
Osunniyi with St. Bonaventure in 2019
No. 12–MLP Academics Heidelberg
Position Power forward / center
League Basketball Bundesliga
Personal information
Born (1998-10-21) October 21, 1998 (age 26)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Hubo Limburg United
2024–present MLP Academics Heidelberg
Career highlights and awards

Osun Bowale Osunniyi (born October 21, 1998) is an American basketball player for MLP Academics Heidelberg of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Iowa State Cyclones.

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High school career

Osunniyi started playing basketball in eighth grade, after moving from Pleasantville, New Jersey to Somers Point. [1] He attended Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, New Jersey, joining the varsity team as a junior and starting for the first time in his senior year. [1] [2] [3] His coach, Dan Williams, considered him an NCAA Division III prospect before he grew three inches (7.6 cm) prior to his senior season. Osunniyi played a postgraduate season at Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut. He led his team to the National Prep Championship, where he was named MVP of the title game. [4] He initially committed to playing college basketball for La Salle before switching his commitment to St. Bonaventure. [5] He turned down offers from traditional basketball powers, such as Syracuse and Georgetown.

College career

As a freshman at St. Bonaventure, Osunniyi averaged 7.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. He led all NCAA Division I freshmen and ranked sixth in the nation in blocks. He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie and All-Defensive teams. [6] As a sophomore, Osunniyi averaged 10.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. He earned Third Team All-Atlantic 10 and All-Defensive Team honors. [7] In his junior season, Osunniyi was a Second Team All-Atlantic 10 selection and Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year. [8] He recorded 14 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in a 74–65 win over VCU at the Atlantic 10 tournament final. He was named tournament most outstanding player. [9] As a junior, Osunniyi averaged 10.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. [10] He was again named to the Second Team All-Atlantic 10 as a senior as well as Defensive Player of the Year. [11]

On May 5, 2022, Osunniyi announced he was transferring to Iowa State University. [12]

Professional career

On June 23, 2023, Osunniyi signed to play with the Washington Wizards in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, [13] [14] but did not make the Wizards' roster. On July 21, 2023, Osunniyi signed with Limburg United of the BNXT League. [15]

On June 19, 2024, Osunniyi signed with MLP Academics Heidelberg of the Basketball Bundesliga. [16]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 St. Bonaventure 342127.2.571–.6677.6.8.52.77.5
2019–20 St. Bonaventure 241930.0.615–.5768.41.2.72.410.8
2020–21 St. Bonaventure 212134.3.571.000.6819.42.4.82.910.7
2021–22 St. Bonaventure 323230.6.613.500.6417.51.5.52.911.3
2022–23 Iowa State 332918.3.577.231.6723.91.1.41.18.2
Career14412227.4.591.250.6487.11.3.62.49.5

Personal life

Osunniyi is of Nigerian descent. His name, Osun Bowale, translates to "angel of love and fertility has returned home." [1]

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