Osun Osunniyi
Updated on 6/28/23. Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 215
College: Iowa State
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 10/21/1998
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate low post scorer
Decent playmaker
Sets good screens for his teammates on offense
Fairly good rebounder
Fairly good defender
Good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Has a very long wingspan
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his free-throw shooting
Must extend his shooting range
Can be too passive on offense
Can struggle to defend stronger players
Needs to add strength
Summary:
Osun Osunniyi is an athletic, high-motor big man that may project to be a defensive specialist in the NBA. He had a solid junior season, and he helped lead St. Bonaventure to get to the 2021 NCAA Tournament. He recently transferred to Iowa State. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
St. Bonaventure Basketball Bio
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/6/21 St. Bonaventure-Saint Louis Game via GoBonniesTV
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/14/21 St. Bonaventure-VCU Game via DN Highlights
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