[7] Dosunmu won a gold medal with the U18 National Team, while averaging 9.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds during the international competition. “You come to the house, you see it,” said his dad, Quam Dosunmu. “I let them live their life,” Dosunmu said with a smile, noting he avoids social media. 3 Illinois past No. Aunts, uncles and grandparents have taken on roles too. Morgan Park guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) looks at a newspaper after his team defeated Fenwick 69-67 in overtime to win the Class 3A state championship March 18, 2017, at Carver Arena in Peoria. 2 seed. He has led third-ranked Illinois (20-6) to its best season in more than a decade. The family’s favorite pronoun is “we.”, “We have so many smart people in my family,” Ayo said. As a senior, he focused on winning a state championship. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. “His situation is unique and it is very, very supportive on all fronts,” Underwood said. “There’s nothing else he’s going to accomplish in college basketball that I’m going to do for him. Ayo’s had an unbelievable year.”. Stories abound of promising Chicago high school basketball stars who never make it . When Quam coached Yakub’s youth basketball team and Ayo played on another team, Jamarra put her foot down. “Everyone has a role,” Jamarra said. 4 Illinois cruised to a massive win over No. Question: A No. “How do you want the school year to look?” Jamarra Dosunmu said she asked her children. Wearing a black protective mask after suffering a broken nose and concussion and missing three games only adds to his mystique. As a freshman at Westinghouse, before transferring to and graduating from Morgan Park, he set specific goals. The Dosunmus plan to watch him dazzle in person in the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament, both taking place in Indianapolis. His parents, two sisters and a brother have responsibilities in helping those dreams become reality. The junior, whose recruitment out of Morgan Park was a prescient signal the Illini were on the upswing, has the program on course for its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013. Not having his family stationed in the corner stands behind the State Farm Center bench like the previous two seasons was surreal, Dosunmu said. Ayo Dosunmu surveyed the situation in the final minute and recognized what Northwestern coach Chris Collins was throwing at him. Ayo Dosunmu, front left, with his family: clockwise from top left, sister Khadijat, mother Jamarra, sister Joselynn, brother Yakub and father Quam, center. You’re not getting around my mom or my dad, (and) definitely not my brother or my sisters. They made a family pact to follow protocols strictly for the obvious health reasons but also to avoid jeopardizing Dosunmu’s season. CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 11: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini slips and is injured on the final play of the game sealing the win for the Michigan State Spartans as … 9 Penn State 62–56", "Ayo Dosunmu selected to All-Big Ten First Team", "Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declares for the NBA draft: 'I'm 100% locked in, "Illinois' Dosunmu says he's returning to chase title", "Dosunmu, Miller lead No. Dosunmu also talked about what inspired his taste in protective face masks and how his parents helped him become one of the best closers in the […] Illinois Star Guard Ayo Dosunmu … “He’s goal-oriented. “He really prides himself on doing things the right way,” Ayo said of his father. 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Dosunmmu began his high school career at Chicago's Westinghouse College Prep, where he helped lead the Warriors to a 2015 conference championship against Al Raby High School and scored a season-high 40 points against Crane High School as a freshman, earning Chicago Sun-TimesAll-City Accolades. Naismith winner. Dosunmu played his high school ball in Chicago. The extended family includes lawyers and public relations experts who are ready with recommendations. [14] In his return from injury, Dosunmu scored 24 points in a 62–56 win at Penn State. He can add to his reputation this postseason, which is expected to be his last run with the Illini as the NBA draft beckons. He is single and solely focused in his games and career. Who’s ahead in the Illinois vaccine race? First-round draft pick. The family studied how parents of famous prodigies guided their children. 2 Michigan on Tuesday in Ann Arbor. I’m like, that is not going to be the case. They’ll have their usual family crew. But it allowed him more family time and loosened his schedule to oversee Ayo’s development. Dosunmu, who leads the Illini in scoring at 15.8 points per game, finished Tuesday night's game with a team-high 17 points where he connected on … “We all want to see each other win. Ayo Dosunmu is cleared to play for Illinois vs. Ohio State after the star guard missed 3 games with a facial injury and concussion Ayo Dosunmu is back after missing three games as the No. This page was last edited on 20 March 2021, at 13:54. And if you don’t believe that, all you have to do is look to see the special moment shared between the fathers of two of the B1G’s brightest stars, Luka Garza and Ayo Dosunmu. A Naismith Trophy semifinalist and Bob Cousy Award finalist, he’s on pace to be the first Division I player in 11 seasons to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. He’s very blessed.”. His multitude of dramatic clutch shots, his 20.9-point scoring average and his ferocious competitiveness that complements his resolute personality have made him a Champaign celebrity. Not only that, the Illini appear likely to receive a No. 2018 top prospect guard Ayo Dosunmu is a man on a mission. Dosunmu. Illinois Fighting Illini. “We talk and make great decisions about what would be the best thing for me,” Dosunmu said. Last year, his family got practice. He plays with a position Guard, Number 11. There are goals to be attained in college first. 9 Ohio State 91-88 for its first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005. After every Illinois victory, Dosunmu’s sisters and mom — and sometimes his dad — record themselves dancing a choreographed routine and post it to TikTok. [6][7] Dosunmu was also named a Consensus first-team All-State selection by the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Champaign-News Gazette and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) following his senior season. [5] During his senior season, Dosunmu averaged 25.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.7 steals, leading Morgan Park to a second-straight IHSA Class 3A championship. Solution: Ayo began playing up two grades on his brother’s team, coached by their dad. They made a surprise trip last Saturday to see Illinois beat Ohio State, Dosunmu’s first game back after missing three because of a concussion and broken nose. Junior. 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[4] Dosunmu was also selected to play in the second annual Iverson Roundball Classic All-American Game in April 2018 at Souderton Area High School outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But soon, the Dosunmus will wipe clean the whiteboard next to the pantry. What do you want to achieve? Ayo had enough talent that Quam figured a college scholarship could offset the salary reduction. When he and Yakub double-dribbled, which referees permitted at such a young age, Quam insisted it was a turnover and they had to give the ball to the opponent. 1 Illinois didn’t need a packed house or pep bands — ‘it was just about enjoying the moment’ in its 1st-round NCAA Tournament win, [Most read in Sports] Bragg-ing rights: Isaiah Bragg sets up St. Rita at the end, but Loyola pulls out tough CCL/ESCC Blue victory in season opener, [Most read in Sports] Veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton is ready to fit any role after signing a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox: ‘I want to come over and work for it’, Pulling an NCAA Tournament upset can change the trajectory of a coach’s career — just look at Andy Enfield and Dunk City in 2013, NCAA Tournament: How — and when — to watch all the games from the unusual Indiana bubble. [16] As a sophomore, Dosunmu averaged 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.3 rebounds per game. AD: Yes, there is a lot of significance in my name. In March 2018, Dosunmu was named one of 26 high school seniors who participated in the Jordan Brand Classic on April 8, 2018, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ayo Dosunmu- 35. ”, Before Ayo went to Illinois, Quam said when his son entered a gym, “I was either five steps ahead of him or five steps behind him.”, “You have to be visible in Chicago with your child,” he said. “Ayo needs to go to the draft,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said. “I have a very tight-knit circle,” Ayo said. “I just saw (his) talent,” Quam said. EM: Are you open to playing for the Nigerian national team? “The job isn’t finished,” he said. On October 19, 2017, Dosunmu verbally committed to play college basketball for Illinois and head coach Brad Underwood. “I don’t need to go outside (of them) for anything. He’s a definite competitor. Dosunmu will wrap up an impressive career in the upcoming weeks. And then? “I just wanted to go out and play as hard as I can each and every day so when it was time for March, when fans can come, they’ll be watching a great show,” he said. Naismith winner. He’s turned himself into that guy. Richard Williams, Venus and Serena Williams’ dad, wrote a 78-page plan for how to develop his daughters into tennis stars. As a family, we’ll guide him. Ayo Dosunmu was born in Chicago to Nigerian immigrants. Joselynn works in management, Khadijat is an educator and Yakub is a graduate student at Illinois. They’re behind him. His just happen to be about basketball. In his three years in Champaign, Ayo Dosunmu … [18] Dosunmu withdrew from the draft to return to Illinois for his junior season on July 31, 2020. “There are so many wolves out there. Rather, with him. That's where you'll meet the people that make Ayo Ayo: his parents Jamarra and Quam Dosunmu. 2:06 Ayo Dosunmu reflects on being a No. Was brain-damaging lead found in tap water in your town? Someone has probably tried to creep in and give their opinion, but it never gets to me. They drove to Champaign when Dosunmu turned 21 on Jan. 17, beeping the car horn and singing “Happy Birthday” from across the street before driving back to Chicago. But they waved from the stands and again drove home without greeting him in person. Ayo Dosunmu, a basketball player for the University of Illinois, paid tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after helping his team win the Big Ten Championship this past weekend. No, these are “family goals.” “You come to the house, you see it,” said his dad, Quam Dosunmu. [20] On December 12, he scored a career-high 36 points in an 81–78 loss to Missouri. “Nobody got fired,” Jamarra joked. Dosunmu is a high 4 star player out of Chicago but I rate him as a 5 star player. 3:48 Ayo Dosunmu describes the challenges of playing college basketball during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s there. Because of COVID-19 protocols restricting fan attendance, this is the first season the family hasn’t been at every Illinois game. Fighting Illini Basketball star Ayo Dosunmu's family doesn't... "My sister make me pay her $5 every time I miss a free throw so I'm in debt right now." [19], In his junior season debut on November 25, 2020, Dosunmu recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 122–60 win against North Carolina A&T. G. Class. Ayo Dosunmu found motivation in Brad Underwood calling Luka Garza 'the best player in college basketball' "It's time to turn it up a notch," Dosunmu said of his mindset. Dosunmu transferred after his freshman year to Morgan Park. “I never overstep the boundary,” he said. [Most read in Sports] Column: Connect the dots — despite the Andy Dalton signing, the Chicago Bears’ next big quarterback move will come on draft weekend, [Most read in Sports] Time set for Sunday’s Illinois-Loyola matchup at the NCAA Tournament with a Sweet 16 spot on the line, first-team All-Big Ten selection this week. Richard Williams, Venus and Serena Williams’ dad, wrote a 78-page plan for how to develop his daughters into tennis stars. Dosunmu made his college debut on November 8, 2018 against Evansville, recording 18 points on 8-of-15 shooting, with six rebounds, four assists and three steals. He preferred to skip high school parties to wake at 5:30 a.m. for conditioning runs with his dad and brother. Quam quit his job after nearly 30 years as a UPS manager, taking a significant pay cut to work as a paraprofessional in education. There was no teenage rebellion in Dosunmu, his parents said. He changed his Twitter avatar to a blank black box, and so did the rest of his large, supportive family that had been visible throughout the recruiting process. 8 Illinois past NC A&T 122–60", "Ayo Dosunmu scores 36, but Illini fall 81-78 to Missouri", "Illini ride Dosunmu's triple-double to win over Wisconsin, game against Michigan postponed", "Ayo Dosunmu triple-double leads Illinois' rout of Minnesota", "Michigan State basketball beats No. Underwood appreciates the way Dosunmu’s family sets high standards. [25], In May 2018, Dosunmu was among the 32 players who earned an invitation to the training camp at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado for USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team in preparation for the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship. He played video games and went to basketball practice. He’s hearing one voice — the voice he needs to hear.”. Illinois Player Ayo Dosunmu Pays Tribute to Kobe Bryant with Photo After Winning Big Ten Title this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. [15] At the close of the regular season, Dosunmu was named to the First Team All-Big Ten by the media and Second Team by the coaches. 7 Ohio State in the Big Ten regular-season finale Saturday. “Ayo is very simple,” Jamarra said. His siblings’ successes set a high bar. In his senior year, Dosunmu led the Mustangs once again to a state championship, in which he scored 28 points; breaking an IHSA record for points scored in a championship game. What are your goals this year? That kept everything in perspective. 1 seed, the University of Illinois men’s basketball team is playing in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, led by a 6-foot-6 point guard from Chicago, Quamdeen “Ayo” Dosunmu. 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