Trailblazer Bryan Akanmu to play at Wagner College

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore and 2025 All-Region 24 honoree Bryan Akanmu (Paris, France) announced his commitment to play next season at Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. Thursday morning.

"Wagner College feels like home," Akanmu said. "I believe in the coaching staff and they believe in me."

Akanmu joined the Trailblazers this past season after spending his freshman season at McCook Community College in Nebraska.

Akanmu averaged 9.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this past season in his lone season with the Blue and Gold.

Akanmu's best game this season came when he had a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double in a win over Lake Land College.

Akanmu scored in double figures 17 times in 33 games for the Trailblazers, while also recording five double-doubles including ending the regular season with four straight double-doubles.

Akanmu helped Vincennes to a 28-5 record this past season, including a perfect 16-0 regular season record in Region 24 play.

The Trailblazers earned the No. 14 seed in the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championship tournament, where Akanmu guided the Blazers to the National Quarterfinals.

Akanmu closed out his Trailblazer career by earning 2025 NJCAA Division I All-Region 24 honors.

"My favorite part of this past season was just playing with my brothers and knowing we had each other's back," Akanmu added. "Vincennes University surrounded me with teammates that pushed me and believed in me. Also the teachers have helped me so much in order to maintain excellent grades."

Akanmu is joining a Wagner College squad that finished last season with a 14-16 record, including a 6-10 record in Northeast Conference (NEC) play.

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Bryan Akanmu on his commitment to continuing his education at Wagner College and wishes him good luck as he continues his basketball career next season.