James Okonkwo Signs With UNC Men's Basketball

Posted Jul 28, 2023
James Okonkwo, a rising junior forward who led the West Virginia Mountaineers last season in blocks and was second in field goal percentage, is joining the UNC men's basketball program. The Maidenhead, England, native appeared in 34 games the past two seasons for West Virginia. He blocked 22 shots and shot 57% from the floor last season. (GoHeels.com)

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