Butler has signed Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor, a 6-6 forward from Markham, Ontario, to a national letter of intent. Oliogu-Elabor will join the Butler program beginning with the upcoming 2025-26 season.
The four-star recruit spent his final prep season at William Academy in Toronto. Oliogu-Elabor averaged 22.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.5 steals per game during the 2024-25 season at William Academy. He was named to the All-Canadian Team for the fourth time.
“Efeosa has represented Canada in international competition, won an Overtime Elite championship, and was one of the best players on the Under Armour circuit during the summer of 2023,” said Butler head coach Thad Matta. “He’s a very mature young man who has great character. Efeosa arrives with a BIG EAST body and a strong work ethic, and we’re excited to see his game and skillset develop.”
Oliogu-Elabor played the 2023-24 season with Overtime Elite, averaging 8.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the City Reapers. He averaged 6.4 points per game in the playoffs as the City Reapers won the OTE Championship.
Oliogu-Elabor led Team Canada to a bronze medal in the 2024 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup. He averaged 15.3 points per game during the event, including a team-high 23 points and seven assists in the bronze medal game win over the Dominican Republic.
On the AAU circuit, he led all scorers in the 2023 17U division of the Under Armour Association (UAA), averaging 20.8 points per game. His led Canada Elite to the 2023 17U UAA Finals.
(Release via Butler)
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