Tobi Oyedeji DEAD

Tobi Oyedeji is dead. Tobi Oyedeji’s death has been confirmed by Coach Mark Turgeon Sunday.

Tobi Oyedeji was a power forward from Houston Bellaire and a Texas A&M basketball signee. He was recently named to the High School Academic All-American Game and named American’s squad Player of the Game.

Tobi had said the following after that game:

“It was a very good experience and just an honor to be selected to play. The game was a lot of fun and It was nice that there was an all-star game for guys who are willing to put in the time on the court, and in the classroom. There were some good players and the guys were great to be around. Not only did we hit the courts, but we had sessions on things off of the basketball court such as leadership and other things.”

Shortly before noon, Coach Mark Turgeon said via Twitter:

“Please pray for Tobi Oyedeji, He was in a car accident last night and is battling some significant injuries. He needs our prayers.”
Oyedeji was a MVP of District 20-5A in the Houston area, an

All-Greater Houston team member and member of the the TABC All-State Class 5A squad.

Turgeon had said of Tobi earlier this year:

“What a great honor for Tobi to be selected for this all-star game and then to have the type of performance he did was just outstanding. He is a terrific young man and I know our basketball fans, and everyone on the Texas A&M campus, will love to get to know this young man. He is and will continue to be a great representative of Texas A&M.”