Remand and Allegations of Assault

A 21-year-old Nigerian and former Jacksonville State basketball player, Daniel Adegboyega, has been remanded in custody without bail in the United States after he was charged with first-degree rape following an alleged sexual assault in Alabama.

Court proceedings heard that the alleged incident occurred on July 28, 2026, after a woman visited Adegboyega's apartment to watch a movie. According to information presented in court, the woman alleged that Adegboyega began making unwanted sexual advances towards her shortly after she arrived at the apartment. Sensing danger, she reportedly sent a discreet text message to her roommate, informing her of the situation.

Emergency Intervention and Police Discovery

Prosecutors said the roommate repeatedly attempted to reach the woman by telephone but received no response. After several calls, Adegboyega allegedly answered the phone and told the roommate that the woman was in the bathroom. Concerned for her friend's safety, the roommate contacted the police and requested a welfare check at the apartment.

Officers reportedly arrived at the residence at about 2 a.m., where they found the woman in a distressed condition. Court documents further stated that blood stains were observed on her trousers. The woman later told investigators that Adegboyega raped her twice during the encounter.

Defense Arguments and Bail Denial

Adegboyega has denied the allegations, maintaining that he did not use force during the sexual encounter. During a bond hearing, the presiding judge declined to grant bail, ordering that the defendant remain in custody without bond pending further proceedings.

The court emphasized the gravity of the first-degree rape charge under Alabama law. As of the time of filing this report, no trial date had been announced. Under the US criminal justice system, Adegboyega remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Immigration Status and Deportation Risks

The court also heard testimony from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Ty Unruh, who stated that Adegboyega entered the United States on an F-1 student visa which expired in 2023. This revelation adds a layer of federal legal complexity to the ongoing criminal case.

According to Unruh, if Adegboyega were eventually granted bond, he would be transferred to an immigration detention facility in Louisiana, where deportation proceedings could be initiated against him. For now, the former athlete remains in local custody as the judicial process continues.