BIO: Obiri Yeboah Kyei was born in Sydney (NSW) and attended Sydney Secondary College. He played his junior basketball in New South Wales and went on to play college basketball for NCAA Division II schools Metro State and Eckerd College.

NBL EXPERIENCE

Obi Kyei made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 24 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.

On 21 May 2019, Obi Kyei signed a two-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers, bringing his athleticism and energy to the squad. Despite high hopes, Kyei’s opportunities on the court were limited, and he played in just one game during the 2019/20 season.

In his lone appearance on December 13, 2019, against South East Melbourne Phoenix, Kyei played 13 minutes. Although he didn’t score, he contributed with 3 rebounds and made an impact defensively with 2 blocks, showcasing his hustle and presence around the rim. His efforts, though brief, reflected his readiness to contribute when given the chance.

On 29 September 2020, Kyei was granted a release by the 36ers to pursue business interests and announced his retirement from professional basketball. The extended off-season before the 2020-21 NBL season provided Kyei the opportunity to explore other career paths, and he chose to focus on diversifying his professional interests outside of the sport.

Though his on-court contributions for the 36ers were minimal, Kyei’s work ethic and positive attitude in training and games left a mark on the team. His decision to retire and focus on business ventures highlighted his adaptability and ambition beyond basketball.

Obi Kyei played in one NBL game during the 2019-20 season, scoring 0 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assists.

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Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.