[2] His best game, statistically, was when he registered 28 points (10-for-13 field goals), 21 rebounds, and 4 blocks in 79–71 loss to Green Bay on December 1, 2004.

Akindele left Chicago State after his sophomore year, declaring himself eligible for the 2005 NBA draft.

Akindele was then selected in the fourth round of the Development League's Draft by the Fort Worth Flyers.

[14] On June 27, 2015, he signed a short-term deal with Vaqueros de Bayamón of Puerto Rico for the rest of the 2015 BSN season.

[20] Akindele rejoined Vaqueros de Bayamón on February 26, 2020, replacing the injured Greg Smith.