Efe Abogidi - College Basketball News & Rumors

Efe Abogidi to join NBA G League Ignite Abogidi, a 6-10 forward/center from Nigeria, averaged 8.1 points and 5.8 rebounds last season.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to sign G-League contract Adogidi will reportedly sign with G-League Ignite, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports Wednesday.

Impact Adogidi announced his decision to withdraw from the NBA draft earlier in the day, but it now appears the big man will be taking his talents to the G-League. Abogidi performed reasonably well during his time in Pullman, posting 8.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 2021. G-League Ignite has been a pipeline to the NBA since its inception, and Abogidi will look to hone his skills before going pro.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to college Abogidi announced that he has withdrawn from the 2022 NBA Draft and will return to school, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Abogidi averaged 8.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks across 20.8 minutes for Washington State this past season. The sophomore previously entered his name into the transfer portal and could potentially play for a new program in the 2022-2023 season.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Washington State men's forward Efe Abogidi, already in the NBA draft pool, enters the NCAA's transfer portal Three days after declaring for the NBA draft, Efe Abogidi said his goodbye to Washington State University.

APRIL 16, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Nears double-double in win Abogidi recorded nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 70-43 win over Colorado.

Impact Abogidi re-entered the starting lineup in favor of Andrej Jakimovski after coming off the bench in the last game, and he responded by coming up just one point shy of what would've been his second double-double of the season. The post player is averaging 7.4 points and 6.5 rebounds through eight Pac-12 contests.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Abogidi is not starting Saturday against Northern Colorado.

Impact Abogidi has started in all but two of his previous 11 appearances this season and was coming off one of his most productive games of the campaign, tallying 11 points and seven boards against New Mexico State on Wednesday. This means Dishon Jackson will start at center.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in loss Abogidi logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 64-61 loss to New Mexico State.

Impact Abogidi posted his third double-digit scoring game of the season despite only taking six shot attempts. He did have three turnovers, however, an area he's struggled this season with multiple turnovers in four of the last five games. Abogidi continues to be dominant on the glass, averaging 5.3 rebounds despite playing just under 20 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high six blocks Abogidi recorded 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Monday's 73-65 victory over UC-Santa Barbara.

Impact Abogidi led the way for the Cougars with a team-high 18 points on only seven field goal attempts. He contributed across the stat-sheet, coming up just two boards shy of a double-double while also posting a career-high six blocks. Abogidi has mainly been a role player thus far and has established himself as a force on the glass.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abogidi leads Washington State past UC Santa Barbara, 73-65

Efe Abogidi scored 18 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked six shots as Washington State took a commanding lead in the first half and cruised to a 73-65 win over UC Santa Bar...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

For Washington State's Abogidi, basketball is a global game After Washington State freshman Efe Abogidi sank a 3-pointer to seal a triple-overtime win over Stanford, teammate Aljaž Kunc said “there's...

MARCH 5, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

For Washington State's Abogidi, basketball is a global game After Washington State freshman Efe Abogidi sank a 3-pointer to seal a triple-overtime...

MARCH 5, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

For Washington State’s Abogidi, basketball is a global game A serious knee injury nearly ended Efe Abogidi’s basketball career but he’s now back on the NBA draft radar

MARCH 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

For Washington State’s Abogidi, basketball is a global game After Washington State freshman Efe Abogidi sank a 3-pointer to seal a triple-overtime win over Stanford, teammate Aljaž Kunc said “there’s...

MARCH 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Continues solid play Abogidi posted 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and zero assists across 27 minutes in Thursday's 71-60 victory over California.

Impact Abogidi added the three-point shot to his repertoire in the win, making a season-high three long-range attempts. The freshman has been a steady player for the Cougars, scoring double-digit points in his last five games and recording three double-doubles in that stretch. Abogidi has also posted at least three blocks in three of his last four games.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abogidi helps Washington St. beat Northwestern St. 62-52 PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Freshman Efe Abogidi had his third consecutive double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Washington State beat...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Abogidi helps Washington St. beat Northwestern St. 62-52 Freshman Efe Abogidi had his third consecutive double-double and Washington State beat Northwestern State 62-52 to...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Abogidi helps Washington St. beat Northwestern St. 62-52 Freshman Efe Abogidi had his third consecutive double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Washington State beat Northwestern State 62-52 on Wednesday to improve upon its bes...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Abogidi helps Washington St. beat Northwestern St. 62-52

Freshman Efe Abogidi had his third consecutive double-double and Washington State beat Northwestern State 62-52 to improve upon its best start to a season in 13 years

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Abogidi double-double helps WSU cruise by Prairie View 90-62 PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Efe Abogidi scored 16 points with 14 rebounds and a career-best four blocked shots as Washington State remained unbeat...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Abogidi double-double helps WSU cruise by Prairie View 90-62 PULLMAN, Wash. - Efe Abogidi scored 16 points with 14 rebounds and a career-best four blocked shots as Washington State remained unbeaten, d...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Abogidi double-double helps WSU cruise by Prairie View 90-62 Efe Abogidi scored 16 points with 14 rebounds and a career-best four blocked shots as Washington State remained unbeaten, dispatching Prairie View A&M 90-62 Monday night.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Abogidi double-double helps WSU cruise by Prairie View 90-62

Efe Abogidi scored 16 points with 14 rebounds and a career-best four blocked shots as Washington State remained unbeaten, dispatching Prairie View A&M 90-62

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

First career double-double Abogidi posted 19 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 15 rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes in Friday's 82-54 win over Montana State.

Impact It was the first career double-double for Abogidi, a freshman from Nigeria, who also played a career high 33 minutes in the rout. Abogidi saw an increased role in the offense due to an injury that caused Isaac Bonton to miss the game. He's shooting an impressive 55 percent from the field thus far and has also shown good range from deep.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Abogidi leads Washington State past UC Santa Barbara, 73-65

Abogidi helps Washington St. beat Northwestern St. 62-52

Abogidi double-double helps WSU cruise by Prairie View 90-62