Mountaineers in the Pros
Gabe Osabuohien Giving Back with 2nd Backpack Giveaway
Gabe Osabuohien, former WVU forward, is giving away school supplies to the kids in the state of West Virginia. Osabuohien constructed a back-to-school giveaway for kids that are in need of supplies.
Osabuohien is accepting donations and sponsorships. Dates will be set from Aug. 2-10 and will be given out in the St. Albans, Logan, Fairmont, Morgantown, Grafton, Roane and Glenville areas.
Contact information includes:
osabuohienslittlestars@gmail.com
412-612-6800
“Excited to announce my 2nd backpack giveaway, last year was special can’t wait for this year! Please share and help and let’s make a difference together,” Osabuohien wrote on social media.
Excited to Announce my 2nd Backpack Giveaway, last years was special can’t wait for this year ! Please Share and Help and let’s make a difference together 💛💙‼️ pic.twitter.com/y8Tz0MqaA9
— Gabe Osabuohien (@loadyg__) July 1, 2024
Last summer, Osabuohien gave away supplies in different areas of the state.
Osabuohien appeared in 35 games for the Cleveland Charge, the NBA G-League affiliate for the Cavaliers this past season. Osabuohien also appeared in a Canadian league, averaging 6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 2.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals during his rookie season.
Osabuohien spent three seasons at West Virginia after transferring from Arkansas in 2019. The fifth-year senior appeared in 87 games from 2019-22, averaging 3.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks. Osabuohien won a share of the 2022 Co-Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award.
