An early entry candidate for the 2006 NBA Draft.
Career Highlights: Played this past season for Union Bank Lagos in the Nigeria Premier League. Played in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, averaging 15.4 points and 9.8 rebounds, earning All-Tournament Second Team honors. Member of the Nigerian National Team. Participated in the Under-21 World Championships in Argentina. Member of the Nigerian Under 21 National Team. Participated in the Under-18 World Championships in Greece in 2003, averaging 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. Won a gold medal at the Under-18 African Championships in 2002. Played for the Nigerian Under-18 National Team.
2005-06: Played with Union Bank Lagos in the Nigerian Premier League (statistics unavailable).
Strengths: Raw athlete who currently specializes in rebounding and defense, but is developing on the offensive end of the floor.
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