They call him “O,” but it’s his “D” that stands out.
His name is Osasumwen Osaghae, which in a Nigerian language means “God Leads Me.”
Osaghae, FIU’s 6-9 1/2, 235-pound junior center, is also leading the way, perched atop Conference USA’s list of shot-blockers with 2.9 swats per game and also first in offensive rebounds with 3.4. Nationally, he ranks ninth in blocks per game.
On Saturday, in a 75-74 loss to Old Dominion, Osaghae had six blocks. Everyone else in that game — on both teams — combined for just five blocks.