Siena transfer commits to MSU
Mississippi State has received a commitment from Siena transfer power forward Prince Oduro. Before making his decision the 6-foot-8 250 pounder visited Mississippi State along with several other schools.
Oduro will have to sit out this upcoming season and will have three years of eligibility remaining.
The following from SienaSaints.com
Predicted to be the MAAC's Freshman of the Year by College Sports Madness
Averaged 6.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 15.8 minutes over seven tournament contests to help Canada win the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2017 in Egypt this summer
Posted 9.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and a team-best 2.0 blocks in 26 minutes of action during Siena's three-game international trip to his native Canada in August
Complete post player has strong chance to make an immediate impactExcellent shot blocker and solid rebounderPossesses solid mid-range game
BEFORE SIENA:Received a Scouts grade of 69 and was ranked the 81st best player at his position in his recruiting classRated the 10th best Canadian player in his class according to Hoops Hype Canada's FAB 40 National RankingsPlayed prep basketball for First Love Christian Academy in Washington, Pennsylvania where he was a teammate of fellow Siena freshman Christian BentleyAveraged 13 points and 11 rebounds while leading First Love to a 24-3 record and Slam National Post-Grad Championship appearance during his final seasonWas first player in his prep school's history to sign with a Division I programPlayed his high school basketball for Earl Haig Secondary in his native CanadaCompeted for Canada Elite on the Under Armour AAU circuit
PERSONAL:Son of Charles Oduro and Ama AsantewaaHas two younger brothers, Joshua and Terrence, and a younger sister, YwanaChose Siena over 17 other Division I offers including several from high major programs
THE ODURO FILE:
Nickname: P-Havoc
Major: ManagementTwitter handle: P_havoc15
Instagram handle: P_havoc15
What I like most about Siena: The people
What I like most about Siena basketball: My teammates
What I like most about coach Patsos: His energy
Person I most relate to on the team: Christian Bentley
My goal for the upcoming season: Win a MAAC Championship
My biggest fear is: Heights
My biggest fans: My little brothers
Sport/position I always wanted to try: Point guard
My dream job: NBAMy dream car: Rolls Royce
FavoritesTV show: Power
Sports Team: Raptors
Pro athlete: DeMarcus Cousins
Actor/Actress: Kevin Hart
