Dame Adelekun

Demilade Ebose Adeyemi Adelekun (born March 2, 2001) is an American basketball player who played college basketball for the Dartmouth Big Green and Loyola-Chicago Ramblers.

Early life and high school basketball Dame Adelekun was born in New York City. His basketball career began at Highland Tech during his freshman year where he also received an academic achievement award in mathematics. In his freshman year at Dartmouth, the season was limited to only nine games due to the COVID pandemic's cancellation. Returning to Dartmouth as a junior after a year off from collegiate basketball, Adelekun was both in the starting lineup and came off the bench. He had an average of 7.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and averaged less than 20 minutes per game. Adelekun chose to transfer to Loyola University Chicago in the Atlantic 10 conference in March 2023.

Professional career Surrey 89ers (2024-2025) On August 14, 2024, he signed with Surrey 89ers for the 2024-2025 to start his professional career. On January 28, 2025, he received a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award after having 26 points and 16 rebounds.

CSM Steaua Bucuresti (2025-present) On October 13, 2025, he received a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award after having a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds.

Personal life Adelekun is the son of Temidayo and Patricia Adelekun and has three siblings.