University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada
At 6-9 and 245-pound brings size and depth to the frontcourt ... Will challenge for playing time in his first season at Nevada.

Prior to Nevada
Played his prep basketball at Long Island (N.Y.) Lutheran High School and helped the Crusaders to a 21-5 record his senior year ... Averaged 8.4 points and close to 10 rebounds per contest his senior season ... Played his junior year at Montverde Academy in Florida and helped them win a National Championship.

Personal
Mechanical engineer major ... Son of Ajibola and Elke Missa ... Likes to play soccer and spend time with family and friends ... Chose the Pack over Providence, Niagra and Texas Tech ... Father played soccer professionally for the Nigerian National team ... Career highlight is winning a National Championship with Montverde Academy and playing nationally for Germany ... Sports heroes are Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant and Miroslav Klose.