Abogidi is a professional basketball player and emerging GIS & spatial data analyst with an international background shaped by high-performance sport and disciplined, data-driven problem solving. His work focuses on turning complex geographic information into clear, meaningful insights that connect environmental patterns, communities, and real-world decisions.
Background • Focus • What he brings
Efemena “Efe” Abogidi’s path spans Nigeria, Australia, and the United States. He came through elite basketball development environments and continued building at the NCAA Division I level before pursuing professional opportunities. Alongside basketball, he has developed a growing foundation in GIS, spatial analysis, and mapping—bringing the same discipline and attention to detail he relies on in sport into technical work.
He is especially interested in projects where spatial data can reveal real-world patterns—heat exposure, environmental risk, equity, accessibility, and community conditions. His approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and communication that makes complex spatial information easier to understand and use.
Competing at a high professional level
Spatial analysis, mapping, storytelling
Nigeria • Australia • USA
Anthropology + GIS focus
His background in high-level sport shapes how he approaches technical work—discipline, repeatable processes, attention to detail, and steady improvement over time.
This site highlights a blend of performance and analysis: professional basketball experience alongside GIS work that communicates clearly, looks sharp, and serves real-world decision-making.
Key milestones
Built the foundation: athletic growth, work ethic, and competitive identity.
Trained in NBA Academy environments, accelerating development through structured, international competition.
Competed in the Pac-12, earning a reputation for defensive impact, rebounding, and steady growth.
Continued development in a program designed to prepare players for the professional level.
Competing professionally, continuing to develop his game at a high level.
Case study
Neighborhood-level spatial analysis combining land surface temperature, NDVI, and demographic vulnerability to identify communities at greater risk from extreme heat.
Tools • Methods • Communication
His work prioritizes clarity and professional presentation—maps and analysis that are visually strong, easy to interpret, and connected to real-world meaning.
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