BORN: 11/01/2000
HEIGHT: 213 cm
WEIGHT: 107 kg
LAST TEAM: Alabama A&M Bulldogs (NCAA)
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INTRODUCTION
Olisa Akonobi is a Nigerian big man who spent four seasons at Morehouse (DII) before transferring to Alabama A&M, where he quickly made his mark as one of the top defensive players in the SWAC, earning recognition as the conference’s best defender.
Olisa Akonobi brings a sculpted frame, solid athleticism, and impressive length, making him a strong interior presence and reliable rim protector (1.9 blocks per game). Offensively, Akonobi was efficient in limited minutes, shooting 57.4% from the field on 5.5 attempts per game, often finishing around the rim with authority or using a right-handed hook after sealing his defender in the low post. While not a volume scorer, he showed glimpses of low-post craft and touch. Defensively, he is effective in drop coverage and protecting the paint, though he tends to struggle when dragged out to the perimeter or forced into hard shows. Foul trouble has also been an issue at times, limiting his ability to stay on the floor consistently. With refinement, he could become a specialist rim protector for teams seeking interior defense and physicality.