JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men's basketball program plans to celebrate the 2021 senior class this Thursday when the Badgers host NVU-Lyndon on March 4 at 6:00pm in Carter Gymnasium. Due to no spectators you can view the game on NVUBadgers.com. Next on our Senior Spotlight Series is a two-year member of the men's basketball program Ayodeji Shokeye!

Name: Ayodeji Shokeye

City: Yonkers

State: NY

Sport: Basketball

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

What are your plans after graduation?

Continue my athletic and academic career

What is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?

 Trust God and be yourself

Which NVU faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?

Coach Miles Smith because he is the reason why I want to help and make an impact in the lives of others. He's so passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves.

What one class would you retake just for fun and why?

 Digital media because it was fun learning a new skill and being creative

What is the most unique thing about your hometown?

Everyone has hustle in their spirit. No matter how they get it

What is something that people may not know about you but should?

 I play saxophone

Other than the sport(s) you play, what is the other one you'd like to attempt?

 Tennis

What one professional athlete (past or present) would you like to have a conversation with and why?

 Dwayne Wade because I want to study and learn his mental preparation

List two things that appear on your post-NVU bucket list?

 Being there for my younger sisters and continuing my hard work on and off the basketball court. 

What was your most memorable moment in competition during your Badger career?

 Watching Mamadou N'Diaye play on the court