Oswin Erhunmwunse is heading to Friartown earlier than expected. Erhunmwunse, a 6-foot-10 center who played for Putnam Science Academy and Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC), officially reclassified from the class of 2025 to 2024 on Monday and will enroll at Providence for the 2024-25 season, he announced on social media. Erhunmwunse was the No. 31-rated...
Oswin Erhunmwunse is heading to Friartown earlier than expected.
Erhunmwunse, a 6-foot-10 center who played for Putnam Science Academy and Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC), officially reclassified from the class of 2025 to 2024 on Monday and will enroll at Providence for the 2024-25 season, he announced on social media.
Erhunmwunse was the No. 31-rated recruit and second-ranked center by ESPN in the 2025 class and made the decision in the midst of a strong season for BABC on the AAU circuit. He verbally committed to Providence in January and there were whispers throughout the spring that he would head there early.
Erhunmwunse moved to the United States from Nigeria two years ago and quickly developed as one of the best recruits in the country. He led Putnam Science to back-to-back appearances in the national prep championship – including a 2023 title – as he became one of the best defensive players in his class. He averaged 9.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game for Putnam Science this season, and big things are expected at Providence.
“We fully expect when he gets there, for him to be on the All-Defensive team, the hope is for him to be on the All-Rookie team, All-Freshman team for the Big East,” said Isaiah Davis, the vice president of BABC who has watched Erhunmwunse closely. He’s going to be an impact player. Part of the reason we went there, not just because it’s close but we know he’s going to play there. At Providence, he’s going to get minutes.”
Erhunmwunse will finish out the summer with BABC as it seeks a national championship on the Adidas 3SSB grassroots circuit. Then, it’s off to Providence under second-year coach Kim English.
“Oswin is an elite talent and we are excited that he will be joining our team this season," English said. “Oswin has the ability to score the ball in a number of ways and is dominant on the defensive side of the ball. Most importantly, he has an infectious personality and he will be a great fit for the culture of our program.”
