Top 15 Efeosa Oliogu talks Maryland, Alabama, and more recruiting

Efeosa Oliogu is the No. 11 player in the 2025 On3 75. The 6-foot-4 Canadian sophomore is playing up in age on the Under Armour Next 17u Circuit, averaging 20.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 2.2 steals per game through two sessions with the Canada Elite program.

“I model my game after Jaylen Brown,” Oliogu told On3. “My catch-and-shoot game is good, and I am very explosive. I’m really good in transition. This season, my jump shot got really consistent. I’m hitting one or two threes every game consistently now.”

On3 caught up with Efeosa Oliogu after a recent live viewing to talk about his recruitment.

‘25 Efeosa Oliogu (@efeosaoliogu11) was an alpha in the 17u division.

An explosive athlete, he absorbed contact in the paint. Finished with both hands. Played downhill with wiggle & balance.

No. 11 in 2025 On3 75.@Canada_Elitehttps://t.co/kePpZPybEXpic.twitter.com/MExpz4dcit

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) May 1, 2023

Oliogu talks recruitment

“I’ve only been to Maryland and UCF on unofficial visits so far,” Oliogu said.

Maryland: “I’ve gone twice, actually. Their coaching staff really loves their players. Their play style too, I feel like I really match up with how they play. I feel like if I were to go there, I would fit into the program, and I know the coaches would have my back.

“They play fast, a lot in transition as a team. A couple of their guys are really explosive and really good at finishing in the paint. I feel like that fits with what I do best.”

UCF: “I didn’t see much of the team because when I went, it was around the break. The campus was really nice, really big. The environment is really cool down there, too, in Florida. And they’re moving conferences too.”

“Alabama is a school that I’ve gotten an offer from and want to go see,” Oliogu said.

Alabama: “Everything is just good about the school and the system they play. I feel like I would fit well with how they play. Obviously, everyone wants to be the star player, but I feel like everyone gets touches on that team. So even if they are really good, the role players can still get theirs and play well.”

“Oklahoma State and Michigan are both schools that we’ve heard from,” Oliogu said. “Hopefully, the offer comes soon.”

In his words

“I got into basketball a bit late; I played soccer growing up,” Oliogu said. “On the high school scene, I did watch guys like Collin Sexton and Sharife Cooper. I would say growing up; those were my favorite two high school players.

“The only thing I’m really looking for in a school is support. You know, a lot of schools will promise you everything, but I want to go to a program that will look out for me. That will help me reach my potential.

“I would definitely be open to a pro route, learning more about it. But that is not something that has come up yet, so there is no rush really to think about it.”