Olu Babalola
Olu Babalola (born 10 September 1981) is a British professional basketball player who plays for the London Lions in the British Basketball League.[1]
Born in London, England, Babalola played for St. Augustine College 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 6ft6 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.
References
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- 1 2 "Newcastle sign forward Babalola". BBC Sport. 3 February 2006. Retrieved 24 May 2011.