Abraham Oyeadier

When asked who your hero is, you chose your mom. Can you share more about why you chose this person as your hero and how they’ve inspired you?

I chose my mom as my hero because she taught me how to maneuver and trample upon life’s adversities. From her perspective, there’s nothing more important than being able to respire again after a man’s body becomes lifeless in slumber.

How has being a basketball player changed your life and what does playing basketball mean to you? 

Basketball has been a blessing in disguise to me. It really portrayed a different outlook of life to me, its basically the sport I cherished most.

Young people often times look up to players like you for advice and encouragement. What advice can you share with kids who may be reading this about not only being a great basketball player but about being a great human being? 

Staying positive, having good work ethics, and being able to embrace constructive criticisms and making adjustments in accordance, will facilitate your growth as a hooper and a person as a whole.

We all have good days and bad days. Self love and love for humanity are an important part of the mission of HHH. Being an athlete, what do you do to make sure that your mental health is as strong as your physical health? 

Just like I hinted above, seeing positivity in negative situations is what keeps me rolling. Bad days and mistakes are inevitable as a human so I embrace or admit my mistakes, then I strategize on how to get better. On the physical aspect, I regularly exercise, stretch and have balanced meals. As a hooper your mental and physical health must be your ultimate priority.

Is there anyone in particular that stands out to you that has inspired and encouraged you? Could you tell me a little bit about that person and how they’ve impacted your life?

My dad. He is my mentor, he nurtured and inspired me to be the kind of man I am now. Though he never indulge in any sporting activities, he supported and constantly encouraged me to go beyond and beat the odds in my sporting activities. Having someone who believes in my dreams just as I do really meant a lot. Through him I developed this quote, “Your inability to acknowledge my worth doesn’t render me valueless or unworthy of greatness”.