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Double-double for Anosike, Le Portel takes down Chalons-Reims

Posted on 05.04.2019

Le Portel picked up a much-needed win in a 83-81 victory over Chalons-Reims on Friday night. O.D. Anosike led the charge with a monster performance of 22 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block (35 evaluation). “At this point of the year, the emphasis has to be on playing our best basketball Read More

Anosike dominates, Le Portel upsets second-seeded Pau at home

Posted on 03.10.2019

Anosike dominates, Le Portel upsets second-seeded Pau at home ESSM Le Portel earned a much-needed victory in a 75-69 win versus second-place team Pau-Lacq-Orthez. O.D. Anosike was the MVP of the game – leading the team with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. “This was the epitome of a team win” said Read More

#MrEnergy signs in Pro A France, heading to Le Portel

Posted on 11.02.2018

In the recent days, O.D. Anosike reached an agreement to join ESSM Le Portel in France. The team competes in the Jeep Elite Pro A league, which is the highest caliber league in France and one of the strongest leagues in all of Europe. “I feel really good about my decision to join a serious Read More

Anosike has high expectations; says next team will get “the best version that they have ever seen” of him

Posted on 07.31.2018

OD Anosike sat down with Giorgio Bosco of “Pianeta Basket” to discuss his past, the present, and his future career endeavors. How was your last season in Spain? My last season in Spain was very interesting. We were a team filled of many talented players but we unable to find our chemistry throughout the season. Anyway I Read More

Anosike powers Real Betis to win over Euroleague club Malaga

Posted on 03.26.2018

Anosike powers Real Betis to win over Euroleague club Malaga On Sunday, Real Betis earned a much-needed victory in outstanding fashion. The team was able to hold off Euroleague power Unicaja Malaga 89-88 behind O.D. Anosike’s 12 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. “Obviously at this point of the season, every win is important” said Read More

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