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| Name | Olumide Oyedeji |
| First Name | Olumide |
| Last Name | Oyedeji |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | May 11 |
| Birth Year | 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Ibadan |
| Home Town | Oyo State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Olumide Oyedeji Biography
Olumide Oyedeji is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 11, 1981 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Oyedeji has been a member of the senior men’s Nigerian national basketball team since 1997. He contributed immensely to his national team’s participation at the FIBA Africa Nations Cup in 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013 and 2015. He led Nigeria to its first ever AfroBasket trophy in Tunisia in 2015. Oyedeji won silver medals in 1997, 1999 and 2003 respectively during the FIBA Africa Nations Cup. He won the bronze medal at the 2005 FIBA Africa Championship and 2011 FIBA Africa Championship. Oyedeji has represented his home country in the All Africa Games winning bronze in 1999, 2007 and 2015, silver in 2003 and gold in 2011. He also played at the FIBA World Cup in 1999 and at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Oyedeji is the inaugural African player to ever feature in all major basketball tournaments on the global stage, including Olympic Games, World Cup, Commonwealth Games, All Africa Games, NBA, Euro-League, Asia Championships and South American basketball leagues.
Oyedeji played at the 1999 and 2000 Nike Hoop Summits. He was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics, in the 2nd round (42nd overall) of the 2000 NBA Draft. He played a total of 93 games during 3 seasons in the NBA, and had career averages of 1.4 points per game, 2.1 rebounds per game, 0.1 assists per game, and 0.2 steals per game. He also played in the Spanish League with Granada. Oyedeji signed on with the London Lions, who compete in the British Basketball League, in 2015.
Olumide Oyedeji (born 11 May 1981) is a Nigerian professional basketball center who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for three seasons.
Olumide Oyedeji Net Worth
Olumide is one of the richest Basketball Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Olumide Oyedeji's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
The International Basketball Federation, FIBA, Central Board appointed Oyedeji, to the FIBA Players commission for the 2014-2019 term. Oyedeji’s appointment resulted from his nomination by the Nigerian Basketball Federation in line with the criteria provided by the world governing body of basketball on his achievements on the court, as well as his tireless work ethic in developing the game not only in his home country, but also beyond Africa and across the globe. He is expected to serve in the newly inaugurated FIBA Players commission under the chairmanship of former Serbian International and NBA great, Vlade Divac. Oyedeji is also a member of the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation.
Oyedeji featured in the invitational tournament in South Africa where he captained the team and lead them to victory in the finals. Nigeria’s basketball team, D’Tigers, emerged overall winners of the 2015 Four Nations’ invitational basketball tournament hosted by South Africa on Sunday 22 March 2015. Oyedeji, the long serving captain of the Nigerian Men’s national team, emerged the MVP of the tournament. D’Tigers beat Mozambique 72-59 in their final game to win the inaugural tournament held at the Wembley Indoor Arena in Johannesburg. He retired from the Nigerian national basketball team some weeks before the 2016 summer Olympics in Brazil.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Oyedeji played with Shanxi Zhongyu in the Chinese Basketball Association. He played with Changwon LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League in 2011. However, he was released from the team, despite averaging 10.8 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Who is Olumide Oyedeji Dating?
According to our records, Olumide Oyedeji is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Olumide Oyedeji’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Olumide Oyedeji. You may help us to build the dating records for Olumide Oyedeji!Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Olumide Oyedeji height 6 ft 10 in Olumide weight 256 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 256 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Oyedeji is a philanthropist and is committed to empowering youths using the tool of basketball as the medium for change. He is founder and CEO of his initiative Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation (OOYF) was established in 2000 as a Nonprofit /Charity Corporation in the US, United Kingdom and Nigeria. The focus of the organization is to help underprivileged, troubled and at-risk teens make better choices and create a brighter future for all. OOYF has produced over 300 scholarships to youths since its inception in 2000. Over 40,000 youths from all over the world have participated in the programs since the foundation was established. It has operated in more than 30 cities in Nigeria, and over 20 different cities worldwide, including in South Africa, Nigeria, China, Spain, Mali, Germany, South Korea, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. In November 2013, Oyedeji hosted a charity basketball clinic for youths, to advocate against gun and knife crimes and for keeping the streets safe, at the Damilola Taylor Centre in Peckham, South London.
Facts & Trivia
Olumide Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Olumide Oyedeji celebrates birthday on May 11 of every year.
Who is the first Nigerian to play in the NBA?
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42nd overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
Where was Olumide Oyedeji born?
Ibadan, Nigeria
Who is the best basketball player in Nigeria?
| Precious Achiuwa | SF | 9.10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | 29.88 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | SF | 3.56 |
| Udoka Azubuike | C | 4.71 |
How many Nigerian are in NBA?
There are currently 19 players of Nigerian origin on NBA rosters, including the three Antetokounmpo brothers, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo and Andre Iguodala, the oldest Nigerian in the league, who was selected ninth overall in the 2004 draft.
How many Nigerians play for the Miami Heat?
Okpala, who grew up in California, was born to Nigerian parents, and Vincent, who also grew up in California, was born to a Nigerian father. But all three have been to Nigeria.
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