An overview of the childhood and early education of Victor Oladipo, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Victor Oladipo is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player who most recently played for the Miami Heat in the NBA. He is currently a sports analyst for ESPN. He had a successful college basketball career at Indiana University, highlighted by the 2012-2013 season where he earned numerous accolades, including Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, Co-NABC Defensive Player of the Year, and first-team All-American honors from the USBWA and Sporting News. He also won the Adolph Rupp Trophy that year, awarded to the top player in men's NCAA Division I basketball.
In 1985, Victor Oladipo's parents moved from Nigeria to the United States, where they were later married.
On May 4, 1992, Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo was born. He is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player and current sports analyst for ESPN.
In 2010, as a senior at DeMatha High School, Victor Oladipo averaged 11.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks per game, leading his team to a 32-4 record and multiple championships. He earned First Team All-Met and All-WCAC honors and was ranked among the top shooting guards in his class by multiple scouting services.
During the 2011–12 season, Oladipo averaged 10.9 points and 5.5 rebounds in 26.7 minutes per game for Indiana.
In 2012, as a sophomore, Victor Oladipo averaged 10.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, being recognized as Indiana's most improved player and best defender. Indiana earned a #4 seed in the 2012 NCAA tournament, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen before losing to Kentucky.
In the 2012-13 season, Victor Oladipo averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.17 steals across 36 games. He was named Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, National Co-Defensive Player of the Year, and a first-team All-American by the USBWA and Sporting News. He also earned All-Big Ten first-team honors and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
In the 2012-13 season, Victor Oladipo emerged as one of the nation's biggest college basketball stars while playing for the Indiana Hoosiers. His leadership helped the team become Big Ten champions. He ranked fourth in the country in field goal percentage.
In 2017, Victor Oladipo released an EP titled "Songs for You", showcasing his musical talents.
In 2018, Victor Oladipo released his debut full-length album titled "V.O.".
In 2019, Victor Oladipo participated in season two of "The Masked Singer" as "Thingamajig".
In 2022, Victor Oladipo's daughter, Naomi, was born.
In 2023, Victor Oladipo released an afrobeats-inspired EP titled "TUNDE".
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