2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
THE BASICS
- Joined team as a walk-on in 2022-23. Received a scholarship ahead of the 2023-24 campaignÂ
- Talented post player who will add depth down low
- Standout at Bethel High School and the Boo Williams AAU program
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2024-25)
- Appeared in 14 games off the bench, including his collegiate debut in a win over Boston College (Nov. 8)
- Scored first collegiate points on a pair of free throws in a victory at Rhode Island (Jan. 21)
- Connected on first career basket in a win over rival Richmond (Feb. 1)
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2023-24)
- Missed the 2023-24 campaign after tearing his right ACL
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
PRIOR TO VCU
- Named First Team All-Peninsula and Second Team All-Region as a senior
- Set a school single-game record with 11 blocks in a single contest
PERSONAL
Full name: Obinnaya Okafor
Nickname: Obi
Birthday: March 25
Parent: Ivuoma Okafor
Siblings: One brother and two sisters
Major: FinanceÂ
Fast fact: Can play the saxaphoneÂ
After basketball: Something with business or computer science
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2022-23Freshman
F
6'9"
216 lbs
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2023-24Redshirt Freshman
F
6'9"
220 lbs
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2024-25Redshirt Sophomore
F
6'9"
215 lbs
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2025-26Redshirt Junior
F
6'9"
215 lbs
