The University of Akron Athletics
2018-19 Akron Men's Basketball Roster
Emmanuel Olojakpoke
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Cypress Springs High School
as a Redshirt Sophomore (2017-18): Season cut short due to medical condition … had successful open-heart surgery … shattered his career-scoring record against Fort Wayne, pouring in 24 points in 25 minutes of work … doubled his career field goals made and attempted … played in 15 games with 14 starts … averaged 19.7 minutes … scored 94 points … averaged 6.3 points per game … pulled down 62 rebounds … averaged 4.1 rebounds per game … had 25 blocked shots
as a Redshirt Freshman (2016-17): played in 32 games … averaged 6.1 minutes per game … ranked third on the team with 20 blocked shots … averaged 1.4 rebounds per game with 46 total boards … scored 79 total points on nearly 70 percent shooting from the floor with a 35-of-51 effort.
as a Freshman (2015-16):Â Utilized his redshirt season
at Cypress Springs High School (2014-15): Averaged 14.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 blocked shots per game at Cypress Springs High School as a senior …named Defensive Player of the Year in his district (17-5A) as a junior …averaged 13.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.6 blocked shots per game as a junior …helped CHCS to a 22-12 record in 2013-14 and a spot in the 2014 district playoffs.
Personal: Born on July 19, 1997, in Cypress Texas …son of Godwin and Vera Olojakpoke …two siblings Joshua and Paul ... sports management major
as a Redshirt Freshman (2016-17): played in 32 games … averaged 6.1 minutes per game … ranked third on the team with 20 blocked shots … averaged 1.4 rebounds per game with 46 total boards … scored 79 total points on nearly 70 percent shooting from the floor with a 35-of-51 effort.
as a Freshman (2015-16):Â Utilized his redshirt season
at Cypress Springs High School: Averaged 14.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 blocked shots per game at Cypress Springs High School as a senior …named Defensive Player of the Year in his district (17-5A) as a junior …averaged 13.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.6 blocked shots per game as a junior …helped CHCS to a 22-12 record in 2013-14 and a spot in the 2014 district playoffs …Olojakpoke is a high school teammate of current sophomore Antino Jackson.
Personal: Born on July 19, 1997, in Cypress Texas …son of Godwin and Vera Olojakpoke …two siblings Joshua and Paul ... sports management major
