Alliance Add Veteran Centre Anosike
The Montréal Alliance is proud to announce the acquisition of 6’8” veteran center Oderah “O.D.” Anosike. The 34-year-old joins the organization after completing the 2024-25 season with Gaziantep Basketbol of the Türkiye Basketbol Ligi, where he led the league with 10.2 rebounds per game.
Anosike brings 11 years of professional experience across several of Europe’s top leagues. He has competed in Italy’s Serie A, Spain’s Liga ACP with Real Betis, and France’s LNB Pro A with Strasbourg and Cholet Basket. His international journey has also taken him to Greece, Turkey, Mexico, Libya, Iran and the Dominican Republic.
The center has distinguished himself through his rebounding dominance, capturing three Italian Serie A rebounding titles (2014, 2015, 2017). In 2023, he helped Al-Ahly Benghazi win the Libyan league championship while leading Turkey’s TBSL in rebounding.
“O.D.’s high level of experience will be a huge complement to our young core,” said General Manager Joel Anthony. “His rebounding abilities and presence in the paint will help us on both ends of the court as we move forward with the rest of the season.”
At the collegiate level, Anosike made history at Siena College by becoming one of the few players to lead NCAA Division I in rebounding for two consecutive seasons (2011-12 and 2012-13). He concluded his college career with over 1,000 rebounds across four seasons.
“I’m excited to join the Alliance and be part of what they’re building here,” said Anosike. “Watching their early success this season, you can see the potential in this squad. I’m ready to contribute to help achieve our goals.”
Anosike will be eligible starting with the Alliance’s next game. The team currently holds a 4-4 record and returns home to face the Saskatchewan Rattlers on Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 PM at Verdun Auditorium.
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