PROVIDENCE, RI – Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced that Temple forward Obi Enechionyia has been chosen as the 2017-18 American Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The selection was made by The American’s Faculty Athletic Representatives (FARs) and is presented on the basis of academic credentials and athletic performance.
Enechionyia, a senior from Springfield, Virginia, will receive a $2,000 scholarship, which may be applied to graduate or professional studies.
Enechionyia has led the Owls to a 16-14 overall record in and an 8-10 mark in conference play. He is Temple’s third-leading scorer, averaging 10.