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Great Osoborthe hidden star of Spanish basketballbecame the highest-paid player in the NCAA last May after trade Utah State for the University of Washington following in the footsteps of his coach and mentor Danny Sprinkle.
The powerful forward from Tudela, 21 years old, 2.03 m. and 105 kg.will earn 2 million dollars thanks to the NIL contracts (name, image and likeness) that the NCAA allows.
Osobor, who has caught the attention of NBA scoutslast year he averaged 17.7 points, 9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals with Utah State.
Now the time has come for him to debut with Washington, and in his debut with the ‘Huskies’ has signed a resounding ‘double double’ in the ‘Huskies’ 79-73 victory over UC Davis.
Great Osobor debuts with the Washington Huskies in the NCAA
Great Osobor’s historic numbers in his debut with the Washington Huskies
Osobor, who was the Washington’s leading scorer and rebounderended the night with 15 points (4 of 7 on 2-point shots, 0 of 1 on triples and 7 of 16 free throws), 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals and 2 blocks.
Great Osobor is the first Washington Huskies player to have at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 steals since 2009.
A player with 15 points, 17 rebounds and 6 steals in a game has not been seen in Division I since 2008, when Blake Griffin achieved it with Oklahoma
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Who is Great Osobor?: Tudela, origins, change of university, idol and criminology studies
Before starting his last season in the NCAA Great Osobor (December 13, 2002) gave an interview to the program ‘Speaking in Red By Kosner’ of Radio Osasuna to talk about his past in Tudela, his present at the University of Washington and future dreams with the NBA and the Spanish team.
“When I was three years old I had a lot of energy and I started at Club Baloncesto Génesis. There I learned to play basketball. But before that I played soccer… I was a fantastic forward, but I was very tall,” he recalls of the Tudela giant.
Until I was 13 I was in Navarra and then I went to England
Osobor made a vital journey and spoke about his departure from Spain: “Until I was 13 I was in Navarra and then I went to England. I went to England with my family and played for the Dragons until I was 16. Then I went to an academy basketball, and there the United States coaches saw me.
In the United States I studied criminology. I like
The star of the Washington ‘Huskies’ wanted to highlight his connection with Tudela and Navarra: “I go to Navarra from time to time. Every two years my family and I go to Tudela”.
Osobor explained that “in the United States I study criminology. I like it” and shared that “in Seattle (Washington) they have received me very well. Almost everyone is new to the team. But since I already know the coach it has been easier for me.”
“The coach has been the most important thing in deciding for Washington. He explained to me what he expected of me,” he explained about the importance that his mentor Danny Sprinkle had in deciding on the Washington option.
Great Osobor at the University of Washington NCAA
About his new season he said that “I’m going to have a great time. I have a very special connection with the shooter DJ Davis and the dream is to go to Mad Madness (March Madness)… My first intention is to be the best teammate that can be and win games.
It would be a dream to play with the Spanish team. My favorite player was Pau Gasol
Great Osobor made his desire to play for Spain clear: “It would be a dream to play for the Spanish national team. I am in a position where I would like to play for Spain. My favorite player was Pau Gasol. His game was easy but very efficient, and That’s what I’m trying to do.”
Being talked about as a future NBA player is fine, but now I have to work in Washington and improve.”
“Talking about me as a future NBA player is fine, but now I have to work in Washington and improve,” he said.
“My dreams are to play in the NBA and for Spain”declared Great Osobor.
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