BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The 2024-25 Cal State Bakersfield men's basketball roster has begun to fill out as Rod Barnes, Head Coach of the Roadrunners, made the team’s first splash of the offseason with the addition of Shakiru Odunewu.

Head Coach Rod Barnes on what Shakiru Odunewu will bring to the 2024-25 Roadrunners:

“We are extremely excited about the addition of ‘Shaq’! With the loss of two of our post guys, we need help up front and Shaq provides that… He brings an inside presence with both an offensive skillset and offensive rebounding ability. He is a willing passer and very good at the free throw line.” Barnes added, “When he visited us it just felt right with our coaches and players. Shaq will impact us both on and off the floor. Let’s welcome him to the `Runner Family!”

Shakiru Odunewu

• Center
• 6-foot-11
• Native of Cairo, Egypt
• Took a redsrhirt in his first year at New Mexico State
  • While redshirting, he appeared in 19 games, starting in one
  • Had a career high 23 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Simon Fraser
    • Shot 75% (9-12 FG) from the field
• Transferred to West Valley College in Saratoga, California
  • Averaged 16.8 points ,10.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game
  • Shot 62.9% from the field and 73.2% from the free throw line
  • Played in all 32 of 33 games for the Vikings

~GoRunners.com~