Newman University Athletics

GETTING TO KNOW ALEX...

As a Sophomore (2010-2011)
Played in 27 games as a sophomore, including 26 starts...Averaged 9.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in earning All-Heartland Honorable Mention honors...Tallied seven double-doubles for the year...Scored a season-high 21 points to go along with 10 rebounds on Nov. 20, 2010 in a 67-50 win over Rockhurst.

As a Freshman (Oral Roberts University, 2009-2010):
Played in 32 game for the Golden Eagles as a true freshman last season, including 11 starts...Averaged 5.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game…Also shot 45 percent from the field, and 69 percent from the free throw line…Helped ORU to a 23-10 overall record, and a berth in the WNIT…Scored a career-high 16 points with six steals, five rebounds, and two blocks in ORU's 114-43 win over IUPUI on Feb. 13 in Tulsa.

Seguin High School:
Helped lead the Cougars to four district 4A titles...Named TABC All-State and All-Region in 2008 and 2009, district MVP and Most Offensive Player in 2007…Was also a McDonald's All-American nominee.

Personal:
Born Oct. 30, 1990 in Wichita, Kan…Full name is Alexandria Symone Adekunle…Daughter of Dean and Patience Adekunle…Majoring in Biology.

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH ALEX...
1. What is your favorite place to eat in Wichita?
Abuelos
2. What is your favorite season in Wichita?
Winter
3. Why did you choose your major?
 I love helping people
4. What is your dream vacation destination?
Nigeria
5. What are three things you can't live without?
1. God, 2. Family, 3. My Jordans