Education
A former boxer, Awojobi graduated from Boston University in 1997.
A former boxer, Awojobi graduated from Boston University in 1997.
Following graduation, he played in several European countries, most notably in Israel. In the finals Jerusalem beat Real Madrid 83:72. Awojobi played college basketball at Boston University (BU) for four years (1993–1997).
He is the first player in New England college basketball history to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
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. He joined a select group composed of Alonzo Mourning (Georgetown), Pervis Ellison (Louisville), Derrick Coleman (Syracuse), and David Robinson (Navy).
Awojobi established 13 BU records, including points (2,308), rebounds (1,237), blocked shots (302), and field goals (871). His rebounding and scoring totals also rank among the best in the history of the America East.
In 1996-1997, Awojobi led BU to a school-record 25 victories and America East regular-season and tournament titles, and to the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament.
In recognition of his efforts, Awojobi was a four-time team Most Valuable Player and first-team all-conference selection. He was inducted into the BU Hall of Fame in 2002.
Awojobi was also a member of the Nigerian national team, and he participated in the 1998 and 2006 International Basketball Federation World Championship.