ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Daniel Egbuniwe, a 6-7 forward, has signed a letter of intent to join the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Egbuniwe spent the last two seasons at Tennessee Tech where he appeared in 61 games and made 57 starts for the Golden Eagles. He averaged 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds across 27.7 minutes per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the floor.
As a junior last season, Egbuniwe averaged 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He scored in double figures 15 times, including a 22-point performance vs. Bryan College. He finished the season ranked sixth in the Ohio Valley Conference in rebounding.
During the 2023-24 season, Egbuniwe appeared in all 31 of Tennessee Tech's games and ranked second on the team with 29 starts. He led the Golden Eagles and ranked 11th in the OVC with 5.8 rebounds per game.
Egbuniwe also paced Tennessee Tech in blocks with 34 and finished second on the team with 27 steals as a sophomore.
A native of Memphis, Tenn., Egbuniwe began his collegiate career at Little Rock where he appeared in 12 games.
Egbuniwe was a four-year letterwinner at First Assembly Christian School under head coach Dee Wilkes. He was the runner-up for the 2022 TSSAA Division II-A Mr. Basketball Award as a senior. He was a two-time All-State selection as well as a four-time All-District First Team selection. Egbuniwe helped First Assembly Christian to three straight district crowns and a Division II-A State Championship, earning tournament MVP honors in 2022.
What they're saying about Daniel Egbuniwe
Mark Schmidt, St. Bonaventure Head Men's Basketball Coach
"Daniel is a versatile forward who can do a little bit of everything on the court. On the offensive end, he can put the ball in the basket and stretch defenses from beyond the arc. His ability to guard multiple positions on the other side will be a huge asset to our overall team defense. Daniel's toughness and physicality will help us on the glass. Experience is key in this climate of college basketball and Daniel brings us three seasons of significant play and performance at the Division I level. We are excited to bring Daniel on board this summer!"
Adrian Wojnarowski, St. Bonaventure Men's Basketball General Manager
"Daniel brings two-way versatility, toughness and leadership to the Bonnies. His team-first attitude fits perfectly into Coach Schmidt's culture. He fits our desire to add multi-dimensional players with high character who love being in the gym and value winning. We can't wait for Daniel to get on campus and help our program."
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