Babatunde 'Stretch' Akingbola: GW's Record-Tying Rim Protector Turned G League Prospect
At 6-8 with an elite wingspan, Nigerian big man Babatunde Akingbola tied George Washington's single-season blocks record with 84 (2.6 BPG) in 2024-25 while averaging 3.8 PPG and 5.8 RPG starting all 32 games; after limited minutes at Auburn (1.9 PPG, 0.9 BPG in 2022-23), he's now thriving in the G League (1.8 PPG, 1.8 RPG in 2024-25), showcasing instincts and timing that make him a disruptive force. His hunger to play and defensive specialty scream 'steal' for teams needing paint protection—perfect fit for developmental rosters chasing affordable shot-blockers.
