May 5, 2010
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Tobi Oyedeji (O-yee-day-jee), a 6-9 power forward from Houston Bellaire and a Texas A&M basketball signee, played in the High School Academic All-American Game and was named the American's squad Player of the Game.
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Oyedeji, 6-9 and 215 pounds, scored 19 points, had seven rebounds and blocked five shots. The National squad edged the American team, 136-133, in the game played at the Felix Events Center in Azusa, California.
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"It was a very good experience and just an honor to be selected to play," Oyedeji said. "The game was a lot of fun and It was nice that there was an all-star game for guys who are willing to put in the time on the court, and in the classroom. There were some good players and the guys were great to be around. Not only did we hit the courts, but we had sessions on things off of the basketball court such as leadership and other things."
Oyedeji averaged just under 16 points per game to go along with eight rebounds per game and was a tremendous shot blocker in helping lead his team to the Class 5A Regional finals. Oyedeji was the MVP of District 20-5A in the Houston area and was named to the All-Greater Houston team and was a member of the TABC All-State Class 5A squad.
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"What a great honor for Tobi to be selected for this all-star game and then to have the type of performance he did was just outstanding," Texas A&M Head Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon said. "He is a terrific young man and I know our basketball fans, and everyone on the Texas A&M campus, will love to get to know this young man. He is and will continue to be a great representative of Texas A&M."
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Members of this all-star game are selected on the following criteria: grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, strength of high school curriculum, college selection, community service involvement, extracurricular activities and basketball ability. Players have had to maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average and this year's group has an average of 3.6.