Tayo Ogedengbe Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | July 20, 2023 | Find It | No Comments

Tayo Ogedengbe is a British professional basketball player known for his versatility in the Forward and Guard positions. Born on May 15, 1987, in Hammersmith, England, he has carved out a successful career in the sport, primarily playing for teams in the British Basketball League (BBL). As of 2023, he is currently associated with the Surrey Scorchers, where he wears jersey number 15.

Tayo Ogedengbe Profile

Name	Tayo Ogedengbe
Real Name	Omotayo Ogedengbe
Date of Birth	15 May 1987
Age	36 years
Nationality	Yoruba and British
Occupation	Basketball Player
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Single
Net Worth	$4 Million
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Educational Background

Tayo Ogedengbe’s basketball journey began at the age of 17 when he started playing for the local team, the Ealing Tornados. His talent shone through, leading to an invitation to play for the England U18 national team after his team’s victory in the Under-18 conference. He later earned a half-scholarship to Temple University in Philadelphia due to his impressive performances with the Ealing Tornados. However, he returned after three months to debut for the London Towers.

Career

In 2007, Tayo Ogedengbe made his debut in the British Basketball League with London Capital, where he averaged 7.3 points per game in his debut season. Seeking further growth, he ventured to Spain for a year to join the Canarias Basketball Academy. In 2009, he returned to England and spent three seasons with the Guildford Heat, making 117 appearances during that time. Following his tenure with the Guildford Heat, Ogedengbe joined the London Lions for the 2012–13 season.

Expanding his horizons beyond the UK, Ogedengbe joined the French team Calais Basket Cheminots in 2013, and his talent earned him a selection for the French National All-Star game. After this international experience, he returned to the UK and signed with the Glasgow Rocks, where he showcased his scoring prowess, averaging 15.3 points per game during his stint.

Controversies

There are no publicly reported controversies or significant issues associated with Omotayo Ogedengbe.

Tayo Ogedengbe Social Media Handles

Tayo Ogedengbe is on Facebook @tayosworld.

Personal Life

Apart from his basketball career, not much is publicly known about Omotayo Ogedengbe’s personal life. He tends to keep his private affairs away from the limelight and maintains a focus on his professional endeavors.