Meet God's Gift Achiuwa, a 6-foot-9 forward at Erie Community College who has already caught the attention of some high-profile Division I programs because of both his stellar play and unusual name. The Nigeria native's father is a minister, so the first name he chose for his son is a reflection of the family's devout religious beliefs.
"His name is the first thing that anyone asks about when they meet him," Erie coach Alex Nwora said by phone. "Everyone thought it was a nickname or something, but that's his real name. Fortunately, he's a religious kid, so he likes it."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
What's in a name?
I'm sure everyone is aware what Coach Mark, Coach Matt, and Coach Jim (James) all have in common, right? We all have Biblical names (i.e. names derived from the Apostles). While a Biblical name doesn't give us any special grace, it does say something to the world about us and about our parents. Names are important things - as proven by the fact that God often renames people when he calls them (Abram -> Abraham, Simon -> Peter, Saul -> Paul). So, what about a man named "God's Gift Achiuwa"? He must have a story to tell!
