Deji Akindele

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Deji Akindele
No. 17 – Budućnost Podgorica
Position Center
League Montenegrin League
Adriatic League
Eurocup
Personal information
Born (1983-04-02) April 2, 1983
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Listed height 7 ft 1 in (216 cm)
Listed weight 245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College Chicago State (2003–2005)
NBA draft 2005 / Undrafted
Pro playing career 2005–present
Career history
2005–2007 Fort Worth Flyers
2007 Iowa Energy
2007–2008 Pau-Orthez
2008–2009 Scavolini Spar Pesaro
2010 SPO Rouen Basket
2010 Nizhny Novgorod
2010–2011 Montepaschi Siena
2011–2012 Spartak Primorye
2012 Petrochimi Bandar Imam
2012–2013 Juvecaserta Basket
2013 Champville
2013–present Budućnost Podgorica
Career highlights and awards

Akindele Jeleel Ayodeji (born 2 April 1983) is a Nigerian professional basketball player. In Yoruba, Akindele means "conquering warrior returns home". He is currently playing for Budućnost Podgorica in Montenegro. He was also part of the Nigeria national basketball team, and represented Nigeria at the 2007 and 2009 African Championships, averaging 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.[1]

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 7.1 points per game (ppg),5.6 rebound (rpg) and 1.94 blocks per game (bpg).[2] In his second season, Akindele improved his block total by 8 in 4 fewer games (2.50 bpg), as well as improving his scoring average to 12 ppg.[3] His best game, statistically, was when he registered 28 points (10-for-13 field goals), 21 rebounds, and 4 blocks in 79–71 loss to Green Bay on December 1, 2004.[4] He was also named the Mid-Continent Conference defensive player of the year for 2004–2005.

Professional career

Akindele left Chicago State after his sophomore year, declaring himself eligible for the 2005 NBA Draft. Going unselected in 2005,had a short stint with the NBA Golden State Warriors. Akindele was selected in the fourth round of the Development League's Draft by the Fort Worth Flyers.[5]

In December 2010 he signed with Montepaschi Siena until the end of the 2010–11 season.[6] In August 2011 he returned to Russia to play for Spartak Primorye.[7] In February 2012, he signed in Iran with Petrochimi Bandar Imam.[8] In August 2012, he signed with Juvecaserta Basket.[9] In April 2013, he left them and signed with Champville in Lebanon.[10] In August 2013, he signed with Budućnost Podgorica.[11]

References

  1. ↑ FIBA.com profile. Libya2009.fiba.com. Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  2. ↑ Chicago State Cougars Statistics – 2003–04. Sports.espn.go.com (2011-01-02). Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  3. ↑ Chicago State Cougars Statistics – 2004–05. Sports.espn.go.com (2011-01-02). Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  4. ↑ Green Bay vs. Chicago State – Box Score – December 01, 2004 – ESPN. Sports.espn.go.com (2004-12-01). Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  5. ↑ D-League Draft Board 2005. Nba.com (2009-09-29). Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  6. ↑ Montepaschi lands Deji Akindele. Euroleague.net. Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  7. ↑ Spartak Primorye lands Torey Thomas and Jekeel Akindele. Sportando.net. Retrieved on 2011-12-04.
  8. ↑ "Jeleel Akindele signed wit Petrochimi". Eurobasekt.net. 27 February 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013. 
  9. ↑ "Juve Caserta announced Jeleel Akindele". Sportando.net. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013. 
  10. ↑ "Jeleel Akindele inks in Lebanon with Champville". Sportando.net. 10 April 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013. 
  11. ↑ "Jeleel Akindele (ex Champville) is a newcomer at Buducnost". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 27 August 2013. 

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