Malik Olajuwon commits to SMU after choosing between several schools
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Four-star shooting guard Malik Olajuwon, son of Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to SMU, as reported on October 1, 2026. The 6-foot-4 senior from IMG Academy chose SMU over Minnesota after considering offers from Virginia Tech, TCU, Texas Tech, and Kansas State. Olajuwon expressed his belief in the SMU program and its coaching staff, highlighting a strong relationship with Coach Enfield. He described himself as a versatile guard ready to bring energy and competitiveness to the Mustangs.
- •Malik Olajuwon is ranked No. 69 overall in the 2027 class.
- •He announced his decision to join SMU through Rivals.
- •Olajuwon averaged 12.7 points per game this summer.
- •He highlighted the supportive atmosphere at SMU.
- •Olajuwon aims to impact the game in multiple ways.
- 8:25 PMESPN NCAAM — Son of NBA legend Olajuwon commits to SMU's class of '27
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — 4-star SG Malik Olajuwon, son of Hakeem, commits to SMU
"Four-star shooting guard Malik Olajuwon has committed to SMU, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-4 senior out of IMG Academy (FL) and son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon ultimately chose the Mustangs over Minnesota, but also received offers from Virginia Tech, TCU, Texas Tech, and Kansas State. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year […]
"Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a top-60 recruit and the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to SMU, he told ESPN on Thursday.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMOct 1, 2026, 8:25 PMSon of NBA legend Olajuwon commits to SMU's class of '27
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a top-60 recruit and the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to SMU, he told ESPN on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 6:59 PM4-star SG Malik Olajuwon, son of Hakeem, commits to SMU
Four-star shooting guard Malik Olajuwon has committed to SMU, he told Rivals. The 6-foot-4 senior out of IMG Academy (FL) and son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon ultimately chose the Mustangs over Minnesota, but also received offers from Virginia Tech, TCU, Texas Tech, and Kansas State. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year […]
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