Many players would lie, cheat and steal to transfer from a small, lower-tier school to a top-tier, Power 5 program. However, Adebola Adeyeye isn’t similar to many players.
This Sunday, the Buffalo transfer will celebrate Senior Day as the Kentucky women’s basketball team faces off against Tennessee in Memorial Coliseum. Adeyeye only averages 4.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, but her impact is immeasurable.
“She has been an unbelievable addition to our program. Her energy is contagious.” UK head coach Kyra Elzy said during Friday’s press conference, “Ade is loyal. She’s going to work hard, she’s going to do the right thing.