Interview with Adeola O. OLENWARAJU

ISM: Shortly, who is Adi and how did she start playing basketball?

Adi: I was born in Nigeria, but was raised in Brooklyn, New York..I first began playing basketball when I was 14 years old and decided within a year of playing that I wanted to try and be the best I could be at it.

ISM: Did you have any idea when you started playing basketball, that is gonna be the job you gonna be successful at?

Adi: No, not really....I just wanted college paid for and I knew through basketball that would be possible never really thought making basketball into career until my last year in college

ISM: Are you satisfied with your career this far?

Adi: I am satisfied thus far but I know that I want more for my career like to play for a Euroleague team and play well individually and as a team....This career and sport has allowed me to get paid for my passion and love for the game of basketbal l, live in another country, experience a unique culture and meet interesting wonderful people along the way..all on someone's expense...I mean...who can top that life...this is all a dream come true and not one day passes where I do not thank God for all my blessings

ISM: How did you decide for Turkey and what are you thoughts about it, since this is your four years here?

Adi: Well my agent at the time told me about a job here and I first was like "Turkey, do they really have a country named Turkey...and where the hell is it?" (I do apologize for I know that was very uneducated of me to say and think that being from the continent of Africa, but this is so true....I never heard of Turkey before until my agent told me)...anyways I did my researched and read up on the where the country was located and figure "hey why not... this should be fun and experience to tell the my future children"

ISM: How much your country people's mentality differs from Turkish mentality?

Adi: Well although I was raised in USA....my parents have instiled in me deep Nigerian culture so in heart Im a Nigerian girl and so the cultures do not really differ as much...its pretty much the same...not as different as if one compared Ame rican culture to Turkish culture.

ISM: Who is your favorite basketball player?

Adi: My favorite basketball player are Kevin Garnett for his passion on the court and Kobe Bryant...it is just something about him that I just absolutely love...and yes I pertaining to basketball skills nothing else....ha ha ha ha

ISM: Which player you would like to play with?

Adi: I would love to play with my best friend and sister from another Vanessa Hayden....She makes me laugh and is just a great person to be around.

ISM: What are your plans for future?

Adi: Well Im currently working on establishing my own cable network so when I am done playing I would definitely like to work in Media.

ISM - Do you have any hobby and how you spend your free time?

Adi: I LOVE TO READ.....I write alot it helps clears my mind, I also like to travel and visit places that most people would think of visiting.....like Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, etc......

ISM: What are you afraid of?

Adi: Im afraid of fear to try to reach my goals in life...I mean in the end no one is completely successful with all that they do...and it hurts when you put your all in something and things do not work out but the results are ALWAYS A LEARNING...but fear to try and reach my goals...now that is tough and time waits for no one at all......so I tell myself whats the worst that can happen....either you fall and dust yourself off and get back up or God teaches you how to fly...either way your back on your feet to try again

ISM: Ok…now some personal questions...

ISM: Perfume?

Adi: Euphoria by I think Calvin Klein....ha ha ha ha

ISM: Food?

Adi: Chicken and shrimp

ISM: Singer?

Adi: Celine Dion and Tamia

ISM: Actress?

Adi: Angela Bassett

ISM: Actor?

Adi: Don Cheadle and Denzel Washington and yes.....its for their acting not personal and physical looks although they are very good looking....ha ha ha ha

ISM: Cell Phone?

Adi: Blackberry....anything else just doesnt work and doesnt matter.....sorry Vesko...I know you have an Apple iphone...still not better...ha ha ha ha

ISM: Car?

Adi: Bently GT hardtop convertible and Porsche Cayenne..I think both these cars are soooo sexy and they will both be in my driveway by the time I leave this Earth....ha ha ha. Also always wanted a Mini Cooper since the movie "Italian Job" ha ha ha

ISM: Country?

Adi: Nigeria of course...but I absolutely loved Dubai and my future honeymoon will be spent in the world's a\only 7* star hotel and it will be for about 7 nites....why? ......BECAUSE IM WORTH IT....ha ha ha ha

ISM: Fashion designer?

Adi: I love Chanel and Manolo Blaniks shoes and Christin Loub. shoes.....im slwoly building my collection of these items and designers....hey they are investments...men like cars & watches and women love handbags, shoes, and jewelry...ha ha ha ha

ISM: City?

Adi: New York of course

ISM: What makes you laugh?

Adi: I on my love being around my loved ones for they always make a way to make me feel so good and keep a smile face

ISM: Is there someone more important than basketball?

Adi: Yes...my family and my nephews

ISM: And for the end tell us something about International Sports Management?

Adi: Well for the past 3 years I have been watching this company and viewing how they operate...and i really like what was going on...They were unique in their approach with their clients and definitely in dealing with the teams...so with that said when it was time for me to change directions...choosing this agency was a no brainer for me

ISM: We wish you good health and a lot of accomplishments in your career...