TOWSON, Md. – Towson University freshman
Solomon Uyaelunmo is feeling comfortable a week into his first career college basketball practices.
"My biggest adjustment is playing fast and staying focused the whole time in practice," Uyaelunmo said. "Playing against guys that are as big, fast or as good as me has been good for me. Overall, they have been good. So far the most challenging part is learning all the plays we have in a short amount of time."
Did you know that Uyaelunmo was born in Lagos, Nigeria and has three siblings (Victor, Jada and Mikaela). He lists his brother as the person who he admires the most. Aside from playing basketball, Uyaelunmo's hobbies include watching movies and hanging with friends.
Uyaelunmo's favorite movie is "Coming To America" while his favorite foods are egusi soup, ham and goat meat. He loves listening to hip-hop and R&B music and his most memorable experience was helping Calvary Christian (Fla.) win a state championship.
He is the first player with a last name beginning with the letter U to ever play for the Tigers.
The Tigers begin their 2017-18 season on the road against Virginia on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Mark Your Calendars: Towson will participate in several media days over an eight-day period beginning with the Greater Baltimore Basketball Media Day at UMBC on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Two days later, the Tigers will host a delegation from the Bahamas at SECU Arena for a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 11. Finally, the Tigers will participate in the Colonial Athletic Association's (CAA) Digital Media Day on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Schedule Things: The Tigers will play 13 home games this season highlighted by visits from America East regular season champion Vermont on Friday, Nov. 30 and NCAA Tournament participant the College of Charleston on Thursday, Jan. 3. Towson's home opener is on Sunday, Nov. 11 against Wesley. Towson will also play local rivals Loyola (at SECU Arena on Sunday, Nov. 25), Morgan State (at the Baltimore Arena as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 8) and NCAA Tournament participant UMBC (at UMBC's Event Center on Tuesday, Dec. 11).
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