Tonye Jekiri

Tonye Frank Jekiri (born July 23, 1994) is a Nigerian professional basketball player for Baskonia of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.

Tonye Jekiri
Jekiri in a 2015 game for Miami
No. 5 – Baskonia
PositionCenter
LeagueLiga ACB
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1994-07-23) July 23, 1994
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolChampagnat Catholic School
(Hialeah, Florida)
CollegeMiami (Florida) (2012–2016)
NBA draft2016 / Undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2017Bandırma Kırmızı
2017–2018Oostende
2018–2019Gaziantep
2019–2020ASVEL
2020–presentBaskonia
Career highlights and awards

College career

Jekiri played four seasons for the Miami Hurricanes and participated in two Sweet 16s. As a senior, he averaged 7.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.[1]

Professional career

Jekiri signed his first professional contract with Turkish team Bandırma Kırmızı.[2] In the 2017–18 season, Jekiri played with BC Oostende in the Belgian Pro Basketball League. With Oostende he won the championship, and was named the PBL Finals MVP. He was also the leading rebounder in the PBL, with 7.3 per game.

On July 3, 2019, Jekiri signed a one-year contract with LDLC ASVEL of the French LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague.[3][4] He averaged 8.7 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in 27 games. On July 11, 2020, Jekiri officially signed a two-year contract with Baskonia of the Liga ACB.[5]

References
  1. Chirinos, Christy (April 13, 2016). "Former 'Canes standouts Rodriguez, Jekiri and FIU's Diaz begin chasing NBA dreams". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. "Catching up with ProCanes: Tonye Jekiri". Miami Hurricanes. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  3. "ASVEL signs Tonye Jekiri". Eurohoops. 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  4. "ASVEL brings in center Jekiri". Welcome to EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
  5. "Baskonia, Tonye Jekiri agree to a 2-year deal". Sportando. July 11, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.


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