Ovie Soko finished Love Island 2019 in third place – but is he official with India Reynolds and what basketball team does he play for?

OVIE Soko’s popularity paid off in the end and he placed third in the Love Island 2019 final, with India Reynolds.

The popular pair earned a place in the final, despite being a new couple. Here’s everything you need to know about the hunk and fan-favourite…

Ovie and India finished Love Island 2019 in third place

Who is Ovie’s net worth and what basketball team does he play for?

Ovie Soko is a 28-year-old basketball player who is on the Great Britain team.

The athlete went to school with former Love Island star Alexandra Cane.

When asked to rate himself, he stated: “I feel like I’m an 8 but an international 8, some people call themselves a 10 but you can be a 10 in one place and go to the opposite side of the world and be a 4.

“Wherever I go around the world, I think I can be an 8. My best feature is my personality, I am just a vibe and people like being around my energy.”

According to Reality Titbit, Ovie’s annual salary is believed to be in the region of £100,000, which is pretty impressive given that he’s not playing in the NBA.

Keep in mind that this is before sponsorships deals, endorsements and public appearances are added into the mix of things because these also come with a hefty fee.

And given his popularity on Love Island, it’s more than likely that Ovie will be making some serious bank after leaving the villa.

Some of the highest-paid basketball players in Spain include Sergio Llull, who has an estimated annual salary standing at £1.5 million.

According to Champions League Basketball, Ovie also spent time playing basketball for Spain’s UCAM Murcia team, but as of July 2019, his name is longer listed under their roster.

The athlete admits he is very competitiveCredit: Getty Images – Getty

What has happened to Ovie Soko on Love Island so far?

Since making his Love Island debut in episode 23, Soko has been staying close to Anna Vakili in an attempt to sway the pharmacist from Jordan Hames.
The athlete shared a bed with the pharmacist after admitting he only had eyes for the brunette in episode 25.
Anna decided to couple up with the hunk in the shock recoupling, leaving her former partner Jordan Hames crushed, after he had decided to stay coupled with the pharmacist.
The professional basketball player was quick to give Amber Gill a hug as she cried about Michael picking Joanna over her.
In episode 28, the athlete told Anna he was not happy with their current situation and said things have changed since she saw Jordan again.
He then was chosen to go on a “friend date” with Amber, while Jordan chose Anna to go on date with. On the date Ovie admitted he quite liked Joanna Chimonides.
Anna was left torn between Ovie and Jordan, but after going on a date with Jordan, it appeared she was swaying more towards him.
However, during a chat with Ovie, he made it clear he won’t be played by her anymore, telling Jordan ‘go get your missus bro.’
Ovie and Anna are back on good terms and he is OK with her being with Jordan.
On episode 33, newcomer Francesca Allen invited Ovie on a date and the pair got on swimmingly.
Ovie was given a second chance at finding love when Amber Gill picked him to re-couple up with in episode 34.
The professional basketball player and Amber were saved from elimination by the public in episode 36.
A caring Ovie consoled Michael Griffiths following the dumping of his romantic partner Joanna Chimondes in episode 37.
Ovie then enjoyed a date with newbie Harley Brash.
Ovie then had a date with India Reynolds and they got on VERY well.
In episode 41, India picked the basketball player to recouple with following their successful date.
In the challenge which saw Islanders throw water at each other to fill in the blanks of the headlines, one of the headlines claimed that India was only with Ovie for the sake of earning £50k if she were to win – this caused the basketball hunk to share his concerns while speaking to Amber.
Ovie was taken aback when it was revealed Love Island viewers believe India is only with him for his money in episode 44, however, they both decided to look past the criticism.
The pro basketball player showed his maturity when he had a calm chat with Jordan after the model attempted to move to his girl India Reynolds.
Episode 46 saw Ovie and India dine together in the evening, as fire performers showed off their skills in the background.
Episode 48 saw Ovie surprised by his brother Raymond and his cousin, who commented on how relaxed India was and how that suited his own laid-back persona. Likewise, India’s family had only positive things to say about Ovie, despite him getting cold feet before meeting them. Ovie and India nabbed a place in the final, with the public choosing to save them over Belle and Anton.
Ovie and India came in at third place during the final on July 29, 2019.