Abi Olajuwon

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Alon Abisola Arisicate Ajoke Olajuwon, better known as Abi Olajuwon (born July 6, 1988), is an Nigerian-American female college basketball player for the Oklahoma Sooners. Olajuwon is the daughter of former NBA center Hakeem Olajuwon.

Olajuwon played varsity basketball for her Californian high school, Marlborough School, and helped her team win three consecutive Southern Section titles. Olajuwon was a 2006 McDonald's All-American,[1] and was one of the most prized recruits of the 2006 graduating high school class.[1][2] ESPN basketball analyst Nancy Lieberman stated before the 2006-07 season that the addition of Olajuwon would help propel the Sooners into contention for the NCAA championship.[3]

Olajuwon's full name means "born in wealth and loved by all".[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Michael Kinney, A name to remember: Abi Olajuwon, December 6, 2006
  2. ^ Tony Sellars, Olajuwon wants to make her own name, scout.com, February 9, 2006
  3. ^ Terps top preseason Top 25, espn.com, accessed January 30, 2007

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