Tunji Femi Awojobi was born on July 30,1973 and is a Nigerian former professional basketball player.
10 Facts About Tunji Awojobi
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Tunji Awojobi was a member of the Nigerian national team, and participated in the 1998 and 2006 FIBA World Championship.
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Tunji Awojobi played college basketball at Boston University for four years.
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Tunji Awojobi is the first player in New England college basketball history to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
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Tunji Awojobi concluded his outstanding career as just one of five Division I players to register career totals of 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 300 blocked shots.
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Tunji Awojobi joined a select group composed of Alonzo Mourning, Pervis Ellison, Derrick Coleman, and David Robinson.
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Tunji Awojobi established 13 BU records, including points, rebounds, blocked shots, and field goals.
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Tunji Awojobi's rebounding and scoring totals rank among the best in the history of the America East.
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In recognition of his efforts, Tunji Awojobi was a four-time team MVP and first-team all-conference selection.
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Tunji Awojobi was inducted into the BU Hall of Fame in 2002.