Lucas: James Okonkwo Embracing Carolina Culture

Posted Dec 28, 2023
James Okonkwo decided to attend UNC without ever seeing Chapel Hill in person. He admits it took some blind faith. West Virginia coach Bob Huggins resigned in June, just as Okonkwo was preparing to play in Macedonia for his native Great Britain's U20 squad. A few days later, the center entered the transfer portal and began speaking with Hubert Davis. (GoHeels.com)

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