At just 23 he has come up to be one of the best players in the Swiss League. His exceptional talent on the court is worth a watch.
The world of sports has produced many talented individuals who have shone bright with their exceptional talent and who have amazed all with their playing skills and techniques. Some have turned into pro sportspersons who have taken their countries name onto the next level with their excellent winning streak. We have in our midst one such individual from Riddes, Switzerland, named Kaanu Nelson Olaniyi, who has excelled and reached on the top with his distinct talent which is rarely seen in many athletes.
Kaanu was always drawn towards the sport since the beginning and the dream of getting his country’s name on the top was instilled in him long before he hit the basketball courts. Born on March 27, 1998, this 23 year old has today risen to be amongst the best players in the country. He has been a part of the National League Team BC Boncourt since past couple of years and has played exceptionally well as a center player. His story to the top has been very interesting and many don’t know that he started off in 2013 when he moved to France to get trained in the youth movement of the first division club ES Chalon later to join the Union Neuchâtel Basket, the National League Team in 2017, when he returned to Switzerland.
There were a lot of hurdles though in his journey as a pro player as he had to go through bouts of injuries, the most recent ones being the ligament tear which has him grounded from the court for a brief period. Kaanu confesses that his journey so far has been extremely satisfying on all fronts and he has given his best to the game in spite of multiple injuries and setbacks. One of the biggest achievements in his career has been when he was selected to make the NBA draft in 2020. His game has been improving since time and he is bound to achieve more milestones careerwise in coming times.
