Josh Omojafo Shines in NCAA Division II Basketball as All-American on D2CCA Second Team
Gannon University's Josh Omojafo has been named to the 2023-24 NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) All-American Team, earning a spot on the second team after previously being named to the NABC Division II All-American Team. Omojafo, a standout sophomore and the NCAA Division II scoring leader, had a significant impact on Gannon's success in the 2023-24 season, leading the team to a 32-3 record, a school record for wins, and securing the PSAC Championship and Atlantic Regional Championship to reach the Elite Eight. Despite the season ending with a loss in the quarterfinals, Omojafo's performance was remarkable, emerging as the third-leading scorer in the PSAC with 20.0 ppg and setting multiple school records for points, free throws, and shooting percentages.
By the Numbers- Omojafo scored 699 points, the second-highest season total in Gannon history
- He set school records for free throws made in a season (244) and free throws attempted in a season (297) with an 82.2% success rate
- Shot 48.2% from the floor (213-of-442) and recorded 53 steals
- He scored 20-or-more points in 18 games, with four games of 30-or-more points
- Omojafo was named the 2023-24 D2CCA Ron Lenz National Player of the Year and has received multiple accolades and MVP titles in various tournaments and championships
- The team's season ended with a loss to Cal State San Bernardino in the quarterfinals
Omojafo's outstanding performance and numerous accolades have solidified his position as a key player in Gannon's success this season, setting records and leading the team to unprecedented achievements.
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