Albany adds Iona transfer Sultan Adewale

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Iona transfer forward Sultan Adewale has committed to Albany, he told ZAGSBLOG.

The 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward from London started in 15 of 33 games as a freshman at Iona and averaged 3.0 points and 3.2 rebounds. He looks to have a bigger role under Coach Dwayne Killings as the first piece in what is expected to be several new additions.

“The coaches had faith in me and I can come in and be an impact guy right away,” he said. “Coach Killings showed true interest from Day 1 and it’s still relatively close to home.

“I can bring versatility in so many ways. I can drive, finish around the rim and I’m an excellent rebounder and I can still shoot with me having confidence.”

Adewale, who played at Newmann-Goretti (PA), chose Iona last May over Buffalo and Wichita State.

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.