Olu Babalola
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1981 London, England |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 259 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Augustine Preparatory School Richland, New Jersey |
| College | Clemson (2001–2005) |
| Playing career | 2005–2017 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 2005 | Roseto Basket |
| 2005–2006 | Jämtland |
| 2006–2008 | Newcastle Eagles |
| 2008–2010 | Everton Tigers |
| 2010 | ETHA Engomis |
| 2010–2015 | Sheffield Sharks |
| 2015 | Manchester Giants |
| 2015–2016 | Cheshire Phoenix |
| 2016 | London Lions |
| 2016–2017 | Sheffield Sharks |
| 2017 | Leeds Force |
Olu Babalola (born 10 September 1981) is a British professional basketball player who plays for the Leeds Force in the British Basketball League.[1]
Born in London, England, Babalola played for St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey,[2] where he won a state championship in his sophomore season. He went on to team with Pops Mensah Bonsu during his senior season in high school.
The 6 ft 6 in power forward attended Clemson University[2] before signing for Italian basketball team Roseto Basket in 2005 and soon after moving to Jämtland Basket in the Swedish Obol Basketball League.[3] Early in 2006 Babalola returned to his homeland to sign for British Basketball League team Newcastle Eagles,[3] making his debut against the Guildford Heat on 3 February 2006. Three months later Babalola won the "clean sweep" of trophies with the Eagles. He also represented the British University national team in 2005.
National team[edit]
During his career, Babalola featured for both the England national team[4] and Great Britain national team.[5][6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Manchester Giants and Olu Babalola part company by mutual consent". 17 November 2015. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Olu Babalola". Clenson Tigers. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Newcastle sign forward Babalola". BBC Sport. 3 February 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Babalola helps Newcastle crush Scottish Rocks and make it three out of three". The Guardian. 30 April 2007.
- ^ "From Hackney to lockdown defender in the ACC". HoopsFix.com. 26 November 2020.
- ^ "Reinking, Babalola set for BBL returns". MVP 247. 19 October 2010.
- ^ "Liverpool basketball star Olu Babalola vows to grab his second chance with Great BritainWin tickets to see GB basketball team at Echo Arena". Liverpool Echo. 23 July 2010.
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