Deji Akindele
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| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| League | NBA Development League |
| Team | Iowa Energy |
| Born | April 3, 1984 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| College | Chicago State |
| Draft | none, 2005 |
| Pro career | 2005–present |
| Former teams | Fort Worth Flyers |
Akindele Jeleel Ayodeji (born 3 April 1984 in Lagos) is a Nigerian professional basketball player formerly with the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League.
[edit] Collegiate career
Akindele chose Chicago State over Rutgers, St. Peters and St. Marys. During Akindele's first season in Chicago, the 7'1 Center averaged 7.10 points per game (ppg) and nearly 2 blocks. In his second season, Akindele improved his block total by 8 in 4 fewer games, as well as improving his scoring average to 12 ppg. He was also named the Mid-Continent Conference (now The Summit League) defensive player of the year for 2004-2005. Akindele left Chicago State after his sophomore year, declaring himself eligible for the 2005 NBA Draft. Going unselected in 2005, Akindele was selected in the fourth round of the Development League's Draft by the Fort Worth Flyers.[1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Deji Akindele's draft profile at DraftExpress.com
- Deji Akindele's draft profile at NBA.com
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