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Onyeka Okongwu is on the bench taking a breather in the middle of another one of Chino Hills High’s routs in his freshman season, this one a 102-54 laugher against visiting Mater Dei, improving ...
The Hawks announced Monday that Okongwu (toe) will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days. Okongwu has been cleared to resume basketball activities, but based on his re-evaluation timeline, he's set to ...
Onyeka Okongwu walks into USC's locker room and finds his cubby in the far corner. He touches the band around his wrist, black with green letters—NNAMDI OKONGWU #21, WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU ...
Onyeka Okongwu posts 20-20 game in Hawks win. Head coach Quin Snyder had nothing but good things to say about Onyeka Okongwu and his play against the Suns. “I thought his activity, ...
Onyeka Okongwu takes the black silicone band off his wrist and kisses the lime green words: “Nnamdi Okongwu #21. We will never forget you.” Whenever the USC freshman slips on his No. 21 jersey ...
Onyeka Okongwu’s role continues to grow with Hawks. Onyeka Okongwu took over the starting job earlier in January, and it was prompted by a few strong games that he was having coming off the bench.
WESTWOOD, Calif. — As a teenager growing up in Chino, Calif., Onyeka Okongwu was the only one of his friends who had a 10 p.m. curfew. When he complained to his mother, Kate, she invariably ...
Onyeka Okongwu: Just staying prepared and constantly wanting to grow and get better in every aspect of the game. My guys like Dejounte [Murray] and De’Andre [Hunter] told me to be more ...
Okongwu has been catching assists from high-level passers for quite some time now. He began his prep career at Chino Hills High School before his 15th birthday playing with Lonzo and LaMelo Ball.
Okongwu, 23, was a 2020 first-round draft pick. His averages of 10.2 points and 25.8 minutes this season are career highs. He also is averaging 7.0 rebounds in 53 games, including eight starts.