Overview
- Texas Tech announced Friday that Okechukwu has arrived in Lubbock and will enroll for the spring semester.
- Okechukwu measured 7-foot-1 with a reported 7-foot-4 wingspan, which would make her the tallest player in women’s college basketball if cleared to play.
- The Umunneochi, Nigeria native attended high school in Japan and has not previously played in the NCAA or the WNBA.
- Multiple outlets report several Power-4 programs, including West Virginia, recruited her, and a Texas Tech assistant traveled to Africa to close the deal.
- Texas Tech is 15-0, and coaches say her rim protection could strengthen one of the nation’s top defenses if she is approved to compete this season.