4-star SF Efeosa Oliogu commits to Butler

Efeosa Oliogu, a four-star small forward in the 2025 class, has committed to Butler, he told On3.

The 6-foot-6 small forward out of William Academy in Toronto chose head coach Thad Matta and the Bulldogs over offers from programs like Maryland, TCU, Arizona State, and others.

Oliogu becomes the fourth player in the 2025 class to commit to Butler. He joins four-star PG Azavier Robinson (No. 99 overall), four-star PF Jack McCaffery (No. 100), and three-star SF Jackson Keith (No. 121).

Oliogu is the No. 78 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He’s also the No. 19 small forward forward prospect. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Oliogu on his commitment to Butler

Efeosa Oliogu went in-depth on his commitment to Butler with On3.

“I chose Butler University because when I went there right away I felt like I was at home. The community there isn’t too big but they will definitely make you feel like you belong. Basketball wise and school wise, I love how they run things over there.”

What led to his trust in Thad Matta and the coaching staff?

“Coach Matta and his staff were definitely very important in my decision-making. The system they run there is definitely somewhere where I can see myself develop not only basketball wise but as a person as well. There is also a lot of experience there as well so I feel like I’m definitely in the right place and in the right hands.”

In his own words, what type of player is Butler getting in Efeosa Oliogu?

“My play style is someone who is always able to go down hill and facilitate. I am really good in transition as well, great passer and loves to defend. My shot is also always developing and getting better everyday.”

He has a message for Butler fans.

“I’m very excited to get on campus and work.”

Scouting Report

“Efeosa Oliogu has a physically developed frame with strength and explosive burst. The 6-6 wing has a shifty balance with the ability to attack the rim in the half-court and in transition. There could be possible questions about his lateral quickness, but he gives good effort. Has solid instincts off the ball and plays well in the passing lanes. Oliogu has good length and he is a smooth shooter, from the 3, off the catch. Like to see him clean up the pull-up off the bounce. Needs an overhaul on the jump shot overall, namely the shot load and the release. His ability in transition is productive. He is a solid straight line driver in the half court and he absorbs contact after his quick first step gets him into the paint.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw