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Anosike stars, but Real Betis falls to Euroleague power FC Barcelona

Posted on 01.08.2018

Real Betis gave FC Barcelona all they could handle, but the perennial Euroleague power took home an 89-82 road win on Sunday afternoon. OD Anosike led the way for Real Betis with a game-high 22 points on 9-13 shooting, while adding 6 rebounds. “I think any time you face a team like Barcelona, you have Read More

“Mr. Energy” signs deal with ACB club Real Betis

Posted on 10.01.2017

After a summer full of contract negotiations, O.D. Anosike agreed to terms with Real Betis of Spain’s premier division, the ACB. “This was an opportunity that presented itself later on in the summer and I couldn’t be more happy about reaching an agreement” said Anosike. “Real Betis is an organized club with a rabid fan Read More

Anosike makes trip to Iowa, visits basketball program

Posted on 07.26.2017

OD Anosike had the opportunity to travel to Iowa City and reunite with coaches Fran McCaffery and Andrew Francis – who had both coached Anosike during his tenure at Siena College. Anosike spent two days touring the campus, observing practice, and listening in on staff meetings as the team prepared for a European foreign trip Read More

Varese finishes season strong

Posted on 06.01.2017

After a slow start, Pallacanestro Varese finished the Italian regular season in relatively strong fashion – winning 8 out of their final 11 games including a 7 game winning streak. OD Anosike was right in the middle of the team’s turnaround, as he improved his numbers during the course of the season to finish with Read More

Big offensive night by Anosike powers Varese to road win over Avellino

Posted on 03.09.2017

Last Sunday, Pallacanestro Varese earned a much-needed victory over Sidigas Avellino, 82-75. Varese’s balanced attack was led by O.D. Anosike, who produced a season-high 19 points and added 7 rebounds against his former team. “It was a great win in an extremely hostile environment against a veteran team” said Anosike. “To get a win like Read More

Anosike’s solid play leads Varese over Rosa Radom

Posted on 01.12.2017

Pallacanestro Varese took home a much needed road victory Tuesday night over Polish squad Rosa Radom, 74-61. O.D. Anosike lead a balanced attack, producing 10 points and grabbing a game high 10 rebounds. “It feels great to come back from a road trip with a win” said Anosike. “The team has been struggling as of Read More

Anosike’s strong play leads Varese to upset win over second place Reggio Emilia

Posted on 12.16.2016

Italian Serie A squad Pallacanestro Varese secured a huge win on their home floor this weekend against high-powered Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia, 82-71. Starting Center O.D. Anosike lead the team’s balanced attack with his 4th double-double on the year — scoring 10 points and snatching down a game-high 13 rebounds (4 offensive). “We needed this Read More

From the court to the classroom — Anosike earns Master’s from prestigious Texas A&M University

Posted on 08.14.2016

Before embarking on his fourth professional basketball season in Europe, OD Anosike had one final stop during his summer vacation — College Station, Texas. Anosike took part in the graduation commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University, a world-renowned academic institution where he had been pursuing a Master’s degree in Sport Management for nearly the past Read More

Anosike inks deal in Italy, reaches agreement with FIBA Europe Cup Finalist Varese

Posted on 07.28.2016

After evaluating offers across the globe, O.D. Anosike has penned a one-year deal with Openjobmetis Varese of the Italian Serie A league. Varese had a strong year overall last season, finishing ninth in the Italian league standings while advancing to the FIBA Europe Cup finals. With their outstanding run last year, Varese was invited to Read More

Anosike concludes third pro season in strong fashion; evaluating options for next year

Posted on 05.10.2016

OD Anosike ended his third professional season in outstanding fashion for Enel Basket Brindisi in Italy’s Serie A league. He averaged a remarkable 14 rebounds a game over the last month of the season, including a season high 17 rebound performance in the season finale. Anosike concluded the season averaging a league high 10.1 rebounds. Read More