Emmanuel Okorafor - College Basketball News & Rumors

Trae Broadnax scores 22 as Rice knocks off Wichita State 66-64

Led by Trae Broadnax's 22 points, the Rice Owls defeated the Wichita State Shockers 66-64

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Gunn scores 18 as DePaul defeats Wichita State 61-58

CJ Gunn scored 18 points off of the bench to help lead the DePaul Blue Demons over the Wichita State Shockers 61-58

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 12 as starter Okorafor closed Saturday's 61-58 loss to DePaul with a season--high 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 32 minutes.

Impact Okorafor started for Will Berg (ankle). He took advantage of the starter's complement of minutes with his best all-around game. The 6-10 senior made a season-high five field goals and equaled his season high in rebounds. If Berg remains out Wednesday against Wofford, Okorafor could be used in a pinch.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11, snags eight boards Okorafor ended Saturday's 75-58 win over Milwaukee with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and two steals over 19 minutes.

Impact Okorafor saw a few extra opportunities with Will Berg in early foul trouble. The centers have a 40-minute platoon, so Okorafor's value will not increase as long as Berg is playing. After a slow start, the 6-10 senior has averaged 9.0 points on 63.2 percent from the field and 7.0 rebounds in his last three games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fielder's 17, Meadow's 15 lead Boise State to 62-59 win over Wichita State

Led by Drew Fielder's 17 points, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Wichita State Shockers 62-59 on Tuesday

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabs seven boards in loss Okorafor amassed eight points (4-8 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 62-59 loss to Boise State.

Impact Okorafor's production has been on the rise as his minutes increase. The 6-10 forward has consecutive eight-point games and is averaging 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. If he can get into the starting lineup, Okorafor could be in line for some double-doubles.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Choses Wichita State Okorafor will transfer to Wichita State, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact The big man has found a new home after two seasons with Louisville and one with Seton Hall. In 2024-2025, Okorafor averaged 2.7 points and 2.2 rebounds across 20.8 minutes. He brings some experience with 55 career games and nine starts, and he'll look to add depth to the Shockers' front court.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal again Okorafor has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors use its transfer portal to maximize their senior year's upside, and Emejuru is no exception. Prior to Seton Hall, he was enrolled at Louisville for two seasons.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dixon's 19 help Villanova knock off Seton Hall 67-55 in Big East Conference Tournament first round

Eric Dixon scored all 19 of his points in the second half to help sixth-seeded Villanova beat No. 11 seed Seton Hall 67-55 in the first round of the Big East Conference Tournament

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Seton Hall's Emmanuel Okorafor throws down alley-oop dunk to extend lead against Villanova

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Active Saturday Okorafor (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against UConn, Adam Zagoria of NJ.com reports.

Impact Okorafor will make his return to the court against the Huskies after missing last Saturday's game against Georgetown due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-9 junior is averaging 2.3 points and 2.6 rebounds on 10.7 minutes per game this season (18 games).

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Okorafor (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Georgetown, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Okorafor will be sidelined due to undisclosed reasons as the Pirates face off against the Hoyas. The 6-foot-9 junior, who is averaging 2.3 points and 2.6 rebounds on 10.7 minutes per game (18 outings), will have his next opportunity to suit up against UConn next Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with first unit Okorafor is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Providence.

Impact Okorafor is in the starting lineup after playing off the bench in the previous one. He's averaging just 2.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a starter, so he's not expected to play a big role in fantasy regardless of his role.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues supplementary role Okorafor totaled two rebounds and one block over seven minutes during Sunday's 61-60 loss to Georgetown.

Impact Okorafor continued to serve as a reserve option in the close loss to the Hoyas, playing just seven minutes even with a start. The 6-foot-9 junior has started five straight matchups for the Pirates, averaging just 2.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in that stretch. Even if he continues to start, he hasn't proven to be a consistent contributor at this point in the year.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Wagner Okorafor (undisclosed) will be available for Seton Hall's game against Wagner, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Okorafor has yet to play this season, but he's in line to make his debut in a buy game for Seton Hall. The forward averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds last season for Louisville.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hofstra Okorafor (undisclosed) will remain out on Wednesday night against Hofstra, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Impact Okorafor has yet to play a game this season, and that won't change for the Louisville transfer Wednesday night. His next chance to suit up will come on Nov. 16 against Wagner.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another DNP Saturday Okorafor (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 57-56 loss to Fordham.

Impact Okorafor missed his second straight game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. The extent of his injury and his timetable for return is still unknown. His next chance to play is Wednesday versus Hofstra.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Monday Okorafor (undisclosed) did not appear in Monday's 57-53 win over St. Peter's.

Impact Okorafor has been suffering from a minor injury this offseason which ultimately held him out in Monday's season opener. The 6-foot-9 junior's next opportunity to return will come against Fordham on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Affected by minor injury Okorafor is being affected by a minor injury, according to Jerry Carino of The Asbury Park Press.

Impact Monday is Seton Hall's media day, and Okorafor is the Pirates' only player absent from their festivities. At the moment, Seton Hall's team is not scheduled for any preseason games, meaning the Pirates' next game is currently their 2024-25 opener against Saint Peter's on Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Seton Hall Okorafor announced his commitment to Seton Hall on Wednesday.

Impact Except for Prince Aligbe, Okorafor is one of five relatively inexperienced bigs eligible to be a regular part of Seton Hall's rotation, per Jerry Carino of The Asbury Park Press. Okorafor spent two years with Louisville, the latter year serving as a semi-regular option.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Okorafor has entered the transfer portal, Jamie Shaw of On3.com reports.

Impact Okorafor is the latest Louisville player to enter the transfer portal. The big man logged 20 appearances off the bench for the Cardinals during the 2023-24 season, averaging 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds across 6.9 minutes per game.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Miami Okorafor (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Miami, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Okorafor will miss his third consecutive game as he nurses an ankle injury. His next chance to suit up will be in Saturday's encounter with NC State.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Availability status day-to-day Okorafor (ankle) is day-to-day, per Matt McGavic of SI.com.

Impact Okorafor was day-to-day before sitting out the Cardinals' first game of 2024 and will continue to be said status while preparing for their matchup Wednesday at Miami.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Okorafor (ankle) will not appear in Saturday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Matt McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Okorafor is set to miss his second-consecutive game with an ankle injury as the Cardinals host the Panthers. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has appeared in 10 games this season, receiving an average of 6.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Okorafor will miss Wednesday's game against Virginia due to an ankle issue, Brooks Holton of the Courier Journal reports.

Impact Okorafor generally plays a handful of minutes off the bench for the Cardinals, but he joins a decent contingent of players who will be out of commission Wednesday. His next opportunity to rejoin the mix surfaces Saturday against Pittsburgh.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Trae Broadnax scores 22 as Rice knocks off Wichita State 66-64

Gunn scores 18 as DePaul defeats Wichita State 61-58

Fielder's 17, Meadow's 15 lead Boise State to 62-59 win over Wichita State

Dixon's 19 help Villanova knock off Seton Hall 67-55 in Big East Conference Tournament first round

Seton Hall's Emmanuel Okorafor throws down alley-oop dunk to extend lead against Villanova