University of the Pacific

Previous School (Junior, Portland State):
Prior to a redshirted season in 2016-17, the seven-foot Okonkwo played the 2015-16 season at Portland State, appearing in 15 games. He averaged just over six minutes per game, 1.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and blocked 10 shots in 95 total minutes played.

Previous School (Western Wyoming Junior College): Okonkwo played two seasons at Western Wyoming JC. In his sophomore season, Okonkwo started in 30 of 32 contests and led the Mustangs to a 22-10 record, while also averaging 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 20.1 minutes per game. He was named the Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year following the 2014-15 season. As a freshman he appeared in 31 games and shot 53 percent from the floor.

High School: In his lone season at Westwind Prepatory Academy in Phoenix, Arizona Okonkwo was named the program''s Most Improved Player.

Personal:
A native of Dallas, Texas, Okonkwo is majoring in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.