"Mystery Transfer: Stephen Olowoniyi Chooses Oregon State in Unexpected Turn of Events!"

So, let’s dive in! It seems like Oregon State men’s basketball team isn’t playing around when it comes to the transfer portal. They’ve managed to snag this impressive forward, Stephen Olowoniyi, right from under Southern Indiana’s nose. I’ll tell you, he’s got the stats that make coaches stop and take notice.

I mean, can you imagine having a 6-foot-8 forward dropping nearly 14 points and grabbing almost 7 rebounds per game? That’s exactly what USI got from him last season. And it’s not just a flash in the pan; he’s got experience under his belt with 62 games and 30 starts. That’s the kind of seasoning that bolsters any team’s roster.

And if you’re thinking this guy’s just a one-trick pony, think again. His background shouts versatility; starting his collegiate days at the Virginia Military Institute before moving to USI. It’s like he’s been honing his craft at different workshops, ready to showcase his art on a new canvas at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis.

Here’s a fun stat for you: Olowoniyi is shooting 57.4% from the field for his career. That’s not just good, that’s impressive. While he loves to play around the basket, he’s not afraid to step back and fire away from different spots. I’m telling you, with a 42.4% success rate on his two-point shots not at the rim, this guy could start a shooting clinic.

Now, the cherry on top? He’s got two more years to shine in a Beaver uniform. Talk about a win for Oregon State! They’ve added another gear, another layer of depth to their team. It’s these moves that tell me Oregon State is eagerly looking forward, aiming high.

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Overall, Olowoniyi brings 62 games and 30 starts of experience with him to Corvallis, with career averages of 10.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Olowoniyi will have two years of eligibility to play with the Beavers. A majority of his shots will come at the rim, though he has shown to be a relatively effective shooter even when not at the rim, making 42.4% of all other two-point attempts this past season.MORE: WATCH: Beavers Talk Extra-Inning Win Over Gonzaga | Beavers To Play Montana In 2026 | Preview Beaver Baseball To Host Gonzaga | Beaver Baseball Ranks | Beavers Land James Madison Transfer | The 3-2-1: What We Learned From OSU’s Spring Game | 10 Players To Watch Ahead Of OVs Part 2 | Oregon State Lands GSU OL TransferThe 6-foot-8 forward will come to Corvallis after one season at USI, where he averaged 13.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while shooting 59.1% from the field. He also spent one season at the Virginia Military Institute, where he averaged 7.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in 2023-24. PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!The Oregon State Men’s Basketball team landed a transfer portal commitment on Tuesday evening from Southern Indiana transfer forward Stephen Olowoniyi. The native of Melbourne, Australia, is generally a good shooter at 57.4% for his career.