2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
THE BASICS
- Exceptional athlete with superior leaping ability; Recorded a 49.5-inch vertical leap in 2023 preseason combine testing. Capable of producing highlight-reel dunksÂ
- High motor; Expected to compete for minutes in VCU’s post rotation
- Left his native London, England to further his basketball career at Lee Academy in Maine, where he played one season
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
- Saw action in 25 games, including one start. Averaged 1.3 points and 1.1 rebounds and 5.5 minutes per game, while shooting .519 (14-of-27) from the field; Blocked seven shots
- Made first career start on Dec. 7 versus Jacksonville and provided season highs of 10 points, five rebounds and three blocks in 24 minutes
- Connected on both of his field goal attempts and finished with four points and two boards in a victory over Vanderbilt (Nov. 30)
PRIOR TO VCU
- Averaged 14.5 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 steals, while shooting 67 percent from the floor in 2021-22 for Lee Academy
- Also starred for the City of London Academy prior to arriving in the United States
PERSONAL
Full name: Toibu Lawal
Nickname: Tobi
Birthday: May 1
Hometown: London, England
Parents: Omotola Ogunbajo
Major: Business
Plans after basketball: Stock broker
Why he chose No. 10: I’ve worn it all my life.
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2022-23Freshman
F
6'8"
200 lbs
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2023-24Sophomore
F
6'8"
200 lbs
