Miami Signee Tonye Jekiri an Impressive Player
by Alex Schwartz
There might not be a high-level player in the class of 2012 who is more under the radar than Tonye Jekiri of Champagnat Catholic (FL).
There might not be a high-level player in the class of 2012 who is more under the radar than Tonye Jekiri of Champagnat Catholic (FL).
A 6-foot-11, 220-pound center who has signed with the University of Miami, Jekiri has only been in the United States for two years and has not had the exposure that many other top seniors have had.
However, after watching Jekiri play on Friday night it is clear that he deserves to be considered amongst the nation’s elite post players.
Although his squad lost 67-59 to the Sagemont School (FL), Jekiri was by far the best player on the floor.
Jekiri posted an unofficial line of 23 points and 18 rebounds, 10 of which came on the offensive end. In addition, he had 2 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 5 turnovers. He shot 11/15 (73.3%) from the field and 1/4 at the free throw line.
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