Shittu then moved to the United States before his freshman year to play higher competition.

After Darius Garland tore his meniscus during a game against Kent State, the team went 5–23 including a 0–18 in conference play.

[4] In the final home game of the season, Shittu had 32 points and 21 rebounds in a loss to the Canton Charge.

On 18 December 2020, Shittu had a career high 13 points and 6 rebounds in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

[9] On 24 November 2021, Shittu signed with Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Super League.

[12] On 12 May 2023, Shittu signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.