James Okonkwo records two 3s, fourth double-double, but Great Britain falls in quarterfinals
Posted Jul 14, 2023
UNC transfer forward James Okonkwo produced his fourth double-double in five games, but it wasn’t enough to advance his Great Britain team at the FIBA U20 European Championships Division B. Okonkwo collected 16 points, 10 rebounds, two 3-pointers, two blocks and a steal in the British team’s 66–49 loss to host North Macedonia on Friday.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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