Zion Obanla gives UMES a big, efficient inside-out connector
In the 2025-26 season, Zion Obanla has emerged as a highly efficient frontcourt weapon for Maryland Eastern Shore, averaging 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and shooting 61.1% from the field in 17 games, while also flashing game-changing stretches like his 20-point, 8-rebound performance against Norfolk State in January 2026[4][11]. At 6-foot-8, he brings length, physicality and a bench spark who can swing momentum with energy, shot-blocking and rim pressure; the upside is real, even if his perimeter game and playmaking remain limited so far[4][15].
