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CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. OD Anosike (An-oh-SEE-kay) to his staff as director of student-athlete development and assistant general manager. Anosike, one of the most prolific rebounders in NCAA history, joins Queens following a distinguished 13-year international playing career. His rare combination of elite playing experience, academic achievement, player development expertise, and athletics administration insight positions him to make an immediate impact on the Royals program. “OD has a bright future in college basketball,” Leonard said. “He was a very accomplished player both collegiately and professionally; plus, he pushed the envelope academically, earning his Ph.D. I am glad he is with us at Queens.” Anosike’s professional basketball career spanned 11 countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and most recently Turkey. During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 10.5 points and 11.9 rebounds for iLab Basketbol. Along

6-8 forward who won two NCAA rebounding titles with Saints played in 11 foreign countries Upon finishing his college career in 2013, former Siena men’s basketball forward OD Anosike set a goal of playing 10 years in the professional ranks. He exceeded that figure. Anosike, a two-time Division I rebounding champion with the Saints, spent 13 seasons overseas in locations as far-ranging as Iran, Italy, and South Korea. Anosike, 35, announced his retirement on social media on Sunday. “I just felt like it was time,” Anosike said by phone on Tuesday. “I also said when I felt like I wasn’t helping the team and I wasn’t relatively close to my best self, I would consider retirement. I didn’t want it to be something I just did for myself. I wanted to be productive on the court. I didn’t feel like I was doing that as well as I would have

CLEVELAND – The National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD) is proud to announce the participants selected for the 2025-26 Earl Edwards Inclusive Development Program. This initiative is designed to foster professional growth and create pathways for underrepresented groups within the athletics development profession, continuing Earl Edwards’ legacy of leadership and inclusion. “The Earl Edwards Inclusive Development Program represents a critical step in creating opportunities for diverse voices within athletics development” said Grant Kelly, NAADD President and Senior Associate AD and Executive Director of Development at Johns Hopkins University. “These talented individuals embody the future of our profession, and NAADD is committed to providing them with the tools, mentorship, and network to thrive. We are proud to honor Earl Edwards’ legacy by investing in the next generation of leaders.”The program will begin in January 2026 providing participants with mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional development resources to prepare them for leadership roles

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — O.D. Anosike stood at midcourt, by himself, and you could almost see him taking a stroll down memory lane. The ex-St. Peter’s basketball star was back home and he explained to the large crowd on hand how he became enamored with the New Brighton school. “I played at Sacred Heart and grew up in West Brighton, right down the street, and I used to walk down Henderson Ave., as a young kid in 5th and 6th grade on cold nights like this,’’ he said. ”I used to come through that door and sit on that stage, right over there, and I used to watch games and practices. Read Full Article – https://www.silive.com/highschoolsports/2026/01/staten-island-hs-boys-hoops-od-anosike-once-again-stands-tall-as-st-peters-retires-his-no-55.html

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — St. Peter’s will retire former star center O.D. Anosike’s jersey number during a game against St. Joseph by-the-Sea on Thursday. Game time is 7 p.m. Anosike, a three-year varsity player between 2007-09, not only succeeded during his playing days with the Eagles, but during college and professionally as well. He becomes only the sixth SP hoopster to have his number retired. His No. 55 will join Bill Murtha (No. 17, class of 1962), John Engles (No. 41, class of 1972), Mike Fiore (No. 40, class of 1972), Greg Pedro (No. 21, class of 1983) and Andrew Wisniewski (No. 4, class of 1999) on the New Brighton school’s gymnasium wall. During his high school days, the 6-foot-8 Anosike was a fierce interior presence and rebounder who helped lead the Eagles to three consecutive SIHSL Tournament championships and garnered tourney MVP honors twice. During his senior year, he

Gaziantep Basketbol 5 maçlık bir galibiyet serisine ve kötü başlangıca karşın ligin en formda ekiplerinden birine sahipler. Bu başarıda bu toprakları iyi bilen Anosike’nin takıma katılmasının da şüphesiz büyük etkisi var. OD Anosike ile bu sezon ve geçmişi hakkında konuştuk. İşte söyledikleri: Sporcu bir aileden geliyorsunuz, kız kardeşinizin WNBA’de oynadığını biliyoruz, ailenizde nasıl bir rekabet vardı? Ayrıca çocukluğunuz ve basketbol oynamaya başlamanız hakkında neler söyleyebilirsiniz?   Read full interview – https://basketfaul.com.tr/gundem/od-anosike-o-burayi-cok-seviyor/#google_vignette