Oso Ighodaro: stats, last game & news
Position:
Power Forward
Height:
208 cm
Age:
24 years (07/02/2002)
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Ranking 2025-2026NBA
NBA
PointsPTS
6.6
#335
ReboundsREB
5.2
#124
AssistsAST
2.3
#198
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 87 | 22:39 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.9/4.5 64.8% | 2.9/4.5 65.0% | -/- 0.0% | 0.7/1.5 47.2% | 1.7 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 12.0 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 12.2% | 6.4 | 63.4% | 64.8% | 0.3% | 32.2% | 8.3% | 17.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 16.4 | 1.9% | 3.0% |
Last Games
Oso Ighodaro
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33:59 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | D 122-131 vs  | NBA | |
| 39:19 | 15 | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | D 109-121 vs | NBA | |
| 29:27 | 7 | 8 | 5 | - | 1 | D 120-107 @ | NBA | |
| 25:51 | - | 9 | 3 | - | - | D 119-84 @ | NBA | |
| 26:22 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | V 111-96 vs  | NBA | |
| 23:17 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | D 110-114 vs  | NBA | |
| 13:32 | 2 | 6 | 5 | - | 2 | V 103-135 @ | NBA |
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Player Profile
When Osasere Benjamin "Oso" Ighodaro stepped onto the court at Footprint Center for his NBA debut on October 24, 2024, few could have imagined the winding journey that had led him to the Phoenix Suns. This Mesa, Arizona native of Nigerian descent built his reputation on a simple philosophy: team first.
At Desert Vista High School in his hometown of Chandler, the big man already stood out for his versatility, averaging 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game as a junior. Rated a four-star recruit, he attracted interest from Stanford, Texas, and Vanderbilt, but it was Marquette that won him over. A choice that already revealed his character: Ighodaro prioritized the environment where he could best thrive.
College life greeted him with a tough initiation, however. An early injury could have shattered the young man's ambitions, but Oso turned that setback into a driving force. He came back more determined than ever, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the Golden Eagles. On the court, his unselfish play was a revelation. Off it, his academic strengths and natural leadership showed through a telling gesture: he devoted time to tutoring his teammates.
Selected 40th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by Portland before being traded to Phoenix, Ighodaro quickly discovered the demands of the highest level. A brief stint with the Valley Suns in the G League allowed him to record a double-double, confirming his potential. At 22, the big man of Nigerian heritage embodies a new generation of players who understand that individual talent means nothing without collective intelligence.
Honors & Championships
Oso Ighodaro established himself as one of the most efficient big men in Marquette history before taking his first steps in the NBA.
- Holder of Marquette's all-time record for field goal percentage (62.4%)
- Set the program's single-season record with 66.0% shooting in 2022-23
- Led Marquette to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including two No. 2 seeds
- Contributed to Marquette's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2013
- Tied the program's NCAA Tournament record with five blocks in a single game
- Averaging 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 61 NBA games this season
- Recorded 18 points and 18 rebounds in a game with the Valley Suns in the G League
Awards & Individual Honors
Oso Ighodaro distinguished himself through both academic and athletic excellence during his time at Marquette, earning the university's most prestigious honors.
- Recipient of Marquette's Robert L. and William P. McCahill Award, the highest honor bestowed upon student-athletes at the university
- Named to the All-Big East Conference Second Team as a redshirt sophomore
- Recognized for his selfless leadership and exemplary team spirit, both on and off the court
