2014-15 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL FACTS
- Did not play in 2014-15
- Moved to United States in January of 2010 to attend Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.
- Transferred to Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C., after one year
- Sat out 2013-14 season after transferring from University of Tennessee
2012-13 (UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
- Appeared in 29 games in second season with Vols
- Averaged 1.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 7.8 minutes as sophomore
- Ranked second on team with 10 charges drawn
- Led UT in rebounding twice
- Scored nine points, collected eight rebounds on Dec. 13, 2012, vs. Wichita State
- Had five points and four boards off bench vs. UMass in Puerto Rico Tip-Off event
2011-12 (UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
- Played in 28 games in first season at UT and made one start
- Shot 59.1 percent from field
- Averaged 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds for Vols
- Made first collegiate start on March 13, 2012, in NIT opener vs. Savannah State
- Scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 16 minutes in NIT matchup
- Poured in 18 straight points in win over The Citadel on Dec. 29, 2011
- Also pulled down 10 rebounds in victory over Bulldogs
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played 2010-11 season for Coach Quentin Jackson at Word of God
- Averaged 12.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in senior year
- Powered Holy Rams to 24-3 record and berth in NCISSA Class A semifinals
PERSONAL
- Full Name: Yemi Ibrahim Makanjuola
- Born in Lagos, Nigeria
- Named top-5 prospect at Giants of Africa Big Man Camp in 2008 and 2009
- Participated in 2008 NBA Basketball Without Borders Camp in South Africa
- Named MVP at 2009 adidas Futures Camp in Abuja, Nigeria
- Has played soccer his entire life
- Majoring in Recreation & Sports Leadership
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2013Junior
Center
6'8"
250 lbs
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2014Senior
Center
6'8"
250 lbs
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2014-15Redshirt Junior
Center
6'8"
250 lbs
