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Olu Ashaolu
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Feb 6, 2025
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Olu Ashaolu is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who played at Louisiana Tech before transferring to Oregon. After college, he enjoyed a successful professional career internationally, playing in Spain, France, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Canada, and Uruguay. He is currently a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Oregon, working toward earning his master’s degree.
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Apr 25, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Journeyman, Part 3: The Spark That Built Me
A journey across continents, cultures, and courts—Olu Ashaolu’s story is what it truly means to be a basketball journeyman.
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Feb 28, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Journeyman, Part 2: The Harsh Cold of a New Beginning
Olu Ashaolu reflects on the struggles of leaving Nigeria, adapting to Canada, and the sacrifices that shaped his journey.
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Feb 6, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Journeyman, Part 1: Nigerian Roots to Canadian Routes
Olu reflects on his family’s move from Nigeria to Canada, the struggles they faced, and lessons he learned.
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