Gabe Osabuohien Giving Back with 2nd Backpack Giveaway

Originally posted on WV Sports Now | By Ethan Bock | Last updated Jul 2, 2024 4:50 PM ET

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.

This article first appeared on WV Sports Now and was syndicated with permission.

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