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Iona University Athletics

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

11 Sadiku Ibine Ayo

  • Hometown Asabi-Kumasi, Ghana
  • High School Our Saviour Lutheran
  • Last School St. John's
  • Position Forward
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Major Business MBA
  • Ht./Wt. 6-6 / 215
  • Twitter ayo_sadiku
  • Instagram ayodikuu_11

Biography

PRIOR TO IONA:
  • 6-foot-6, 215-pound forward from Asabi-Kumasi, Ghana.
  • Returning to Iona for his final season of eligibility in 2026-27 after three seasons at St. John’s and a previous stint with the Gaels.
  • Veteran defensive forward known for toughness, leadership, and championship experience across the MAAC and Big East.
  • Appeared in 61 career games with the Red Storm over three seasons
  • Served as a two-time team captain (2024-25, 2025-26).
  • In 2025-26, played 30 games averaging 1.8 ppg and 1.0 rpg.
  • Shot 43.4% from the field and 31.6% from three.
  • Appeared in the NCAA Tournament, contributing during wins over Northern Iowa and Kansas.
  • Helped St. John’s secure multiple Big East titles under Rick Pitino
  • Known primarily for defense, leadership, and locker room impact.
  • Began college career at Iona in 2022-23 and played 25 games as a freshman on the MAAC championship team.
  • Averaged 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.
  • Delivered key postseason moments, including a clutch three-pointer in the MAAC semifinal win over Niagara.
  • Won MAAC regular-season and tournament championships in his first season.
  • Prepped at Our Saviour Lutheran School in the Bronx.
  • Originally from Ghana before relocating to the United States.
  • Rated among the top prospects in New York City coming out of high school.
  • Starred on the Nike EYBL circuit with New Heights Lightning.
  • Helped lead Our Saviour Lutheran to a Grind Session World Championship
  • Recognized as a long, athletic forward with defensive versatility and rebounding ability.
  • Strengths: high-motor defender, physical rebounder, switchable forward, vocal leader, championship experience.
  • Areas for growth: offensive consistency, perimeter creation, ball-handling under pressure.
  • Projects as a veteran rotation forward and culture-setting leader for Iona in 2026-27.

Statistics

Season:
2026-27

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Historical Player Information

  • 2

    2022-23Freshman

    Forward
    6'6" 210 lbs
    2
  • 11

    2026-27Graduate Student

    Forward
    6'6" 215 lbs
    11