Osun Osunniyi

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Osun Osunniyi
Osun Osunniyi.jpg
Osunniyi with St. Bonaventure in 2019
No. 21 – St. Bonaventure Bonnies
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueAtlantic 10 Conference
Personal information
Born (1998-10-21) October 21, 1998 (age 23)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeSt. Bonaventure (2018–present)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2021)
  • Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020)
  • Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
  • 3× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2019–2021)
  • Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2019)
  • Atlantic 10 Tournament MOP (2021)

Osun Bowale Osunniyi (born October 21, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies of the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10).

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]

Career statistics[]

Legend
  GP Games 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[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 St. Bonaventure 34 21 27.2 .571 – .667 7.6 .8 .5 2.7 7.5
2019–20 St. Bonaventure 24 19 30.0 .615 – .576 8.4 1.2 .7 2.4 10.8
2020–21 St. Bonaventure 21 21 34.3 .571 .000 .681 9.4 2.4 .8 2.9 10.7
Career 79 61 29.9 .586 .000 .645 8.3 1.3 .7 2.7 9.4

Personal life[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ a b c McGarry, Michael (December 27, 2016). "Long and short of it: Osunniyi a stud for 'Stangs". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  2. ^ O'Sullivan, Dave (December 1, 2020). "Mainland Regional's Osunniyi began to tap into his potential during senior season". Glory Days Magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  3. ^ LeConey, Bill. "Osunniyi’s triple-double powers Mainland past Absegami", The Press of Atlantic City, December 21, 2016. Accessed March 17, 2021. "The Absegami High School boys basketball team found out just how tough it is to play against Mainland Regional’s 6-foot-8 center Osun Osunniyi on Wednesday night.... I’m just a rim protector,' said Osunniyi, a 6-foot-8 Somers Point resident."
  4. ^ Lenzi, Rachel (January 10, 2020). "St. Bonaventure's Osun Osunniyi continues to evolve as inside presence". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Mulranen, Patrick (January 21, 2021). "Osun Osunniyi all smiles with St. Bonaventure's hot start in basketball". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  6. ^ Mulranen, Patrick (November 6, 2019). "Former Mainland star Osun Osunniyi ready for followup to terrific freshman season at St. Bonaventure". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  7. ^ Maggio, Chuckie (March 10, 2020). "Lofton, Osunniyi and English receive A-10 honors". Pickin' Splinters. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Stockman, Paul (March 10, 2021). "Schmidt, Osunniyi earn top honors in A-10 Awards". WIVB-TV. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  9. ^ Spielman, Matt (March 15, 2021). "Bonnies going dancing". Observer. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  10. ^ Womack, Keenan (September 29, 2021). "College Basketball: Top 25 Rankings (No. 25 through No. 21)". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 3, 2021.

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