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Rutgers Center Emmanuel Ogbole to Seek Additional Year, Enters Transfer Portal
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Rutgers center Emmanuel Ogbole is entering the transfer portal while seeking an additional year of eligibility. He has played three seasons with the Scarlet Knights after starting his college career at JUCO Monroe College.
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 02: Emmanuel Ogbole #21 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights dribbles by Isaac Traudt #41 of the Creighton Bluejays during the 2026 College Basketball Crown - Quarterfinal game at Grand Garden Arena at the MGM Grand Resort on April 02, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Rutgers center Emmanuel Ogbole is planning to enter the transfer portal, while seeking a waiver for another year of eligibility, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Ogbole has played four years of college basketball, but he played his first season at JUCO Monroe College, before joining the Scarlet Knights for three years.
The 6-foot-10, 260-pound Ogbole appeared in 67 games over the past three years for Rutgers, starting 45 of them. Last season, Ogbole appeared in 34 games for Rutgers while making 30 starts. Over that span, he averaged 4.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 59.8 percent from the field and 54.3 percent from the free-throw line.
His best performance of the season came in the Players Era Tournament against UNLV, where he posted 21 points and 13 rebounds. He also recorded a double-double against Lehigh.
He will have one year of eligibility to play elsewhere if he is granted the waiver for his JUCO year.
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Why is Emmanuel Ogbole entering the transfer portal?
Emmanuel Ogbole is entering the transfer portal to explore new opportunities while also seeking a waiver for an additional year of eligibility.
What were Emmanuel Ogbole's statistics during his time at Rutgers?
During his three seasons at Rutgers, Ogbole averaged 4.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, appearing in 67 games and starting 45 of them.
What was Emmanuel Ogbole's best performance at Rutgers?
Ogbole's best performance came in the Players Era Tournament against UNLV, where he scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
