Overview
- Multiple recruiting outlets reported that Abdul‑Malik (Malik) Olajuwon formally committed to SMU on Thursday after considering offers from Minnesota, Kansas State, Virginia Tech and other Power Five programs.
- Olajuwon is a four‑star guard in the 2027 class ranked inside most services’ top 70 and listed around No. 66 in the 247Sports composite.
- He averaged 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists on the 2026 Nike EYBL circuit and scouts note his scoring, playmaking and defensive upside while citing room for added strength and ball‑handling polish.
- Olajuwon visited SMU’s campus on Sept. 25 with his father Hakeem Olajuwon and said the staff’s plan for him and Enfield’s belief that he can help as a freshman were decisive in his choice.
- The pledge is SMU’s first confirmed commitment for 2027 and is expected to arrive for the 2027‑28 cycle, with no public National Letter of Intent reported yet and the pick likely to boost SMU’s recruiting momentum after its recent NCAA tournament return.