Felix Okpara - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not playing Tuesday Okpara (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact Okpara will miss a second consecutive game while nursing a calf injury. This means DeWayne Brown could keep his place in the starting lineup as his replacement. Okpara will aim to return against Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 7.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Okpara (calf) has been ruled out for Tennessee's tilt with Auburn on Saturday night, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Okpara will miss his first game of the season. The senior forward had started every game this year for the Volunteers, averaging 6.8 points and 5.9 rebounds. He's been replaced by DeWane Brown in the starting five.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Okpara (calf) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Auburn, according to Ben McKee of 247Sports.

Impact Okpara's left calf has been symptomatic between the two times Tennessee updated an availability report on Friday and Saturday. Should the forward-center sit out, that would give UT one less big man down low to provide solid rebounding and interior defense. Okpara is averaging 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gillespie scores 21, Tennessee beats Georgia 86-85 in OT for coach Rick Barnes' 850th career win

Ja’Kobi Gillespie had 21 points, J

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Nate Ament scores 23, 10 in 2OTs, as No. 24 Tennessee tops Texas A&M 87-82

Nate Ament scored 23 points, 10 of which came in the two overtime periods, as No. 24 Tennessee beat Texas A&M, 87-82

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Provides double-double Okpara finished with 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-5 FT) and 12 rebounds over 39 minutes during Tuesday's 87-82 2OT win over Texas A&M.

Impact Okpara provided his first double-double of the season. He had not scored in double digits since Nov. 24. The 6-11 senior has started ever game, but his offensive opportunities are limited. His numbers are down modestly from his junior season, mainly because fewer shots are falling (51.7 percent). The Volunteers play Kentucky on Saturday. Okpara had one of his better games of last season with eight points and 11 rebounds in the Sweet 16 win over the Wildcats.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Okpara is available for Tuesday's game against Texas.

Impact Okpara was previously considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. The senior center is averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game this season. He has started in all 14 of his appearances.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Texas Okpara (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's game against Texas.

Impact Okpara has been a steady presence in the Vols' lineup after being part of the first unit in his 14 contests, and there's a big chance he'll remain in the lineup. Okpara is on his third consecutive season as a full-time starter and is having a solid season thus far, averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go at Arkansas Okpara (undisclosed) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Arkansas.

Impact Okpara will be good to go for the Volunteers' away contest after popping up on the injury report with a probable status on Friday. The senior big man is averaging 7.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game across 13 starts in the 2025-26 campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Okpara (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Okpara is carrying an undisclosed injury, but the probable tag suggests he should be able to suit up Saturday. The center has started every game for the Vols this season, averaging 7.7 points and 5.2 boards per game in 13 starts in 2025-26.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scores 32 points, No. 20 Tennessee beats Rutgers 85-60 at Players Era

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 32 point and Nate Ament added 20 to help No. 20 Tennessee defeat Rutgers 85-60 in the first day of play at the Players Era tournament

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Gillespie scores 17 to lead No. 20 Tennessee over Tennessee State 89-60

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 20 Tennessee beat Tennessee State 89-60

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 20 Tennessee takes on Tennessee State following Okpara's 20-point outing

No. 20 Tennessee hosts the Tennessee State Tigers after Felix Okpara scored 20 points in Tennessee's 91-66 victory over the Rice Owls

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Tennessee State visits No. 20 Tennessee after Okpara's 20-point game

No. 20 Tennessee hosts the Tennessee State Tigers after Felix Okpara scored 20 points in Tennessee's 91-66 win over the Rice Owls

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Felix Okpara's career-high 20 points lead No. 20 Tennessee past Rice Felix Okpara had a career-best 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting and collected eight rebounds to help No.20 Tennessee post a 91-66 victory over...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Scores 20 in blowout win Okpara finished with 20 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 91-66 victory over Rice.

Impact Okpara's offense had been nonexistent in the first three games as he averaged 4.3 points, but he took advantage of opportunities against the Owls. The 6-11 senior did not block a shot for the first time this season. If J.P. Estrella (leg) misses time, Okpara might see his field goal attempts increase.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Tennessee beats Rice 91-66, but Estrella injured

Felix Okpara had 20 points and eight rebounds, Nate Ament added 19 points and 10 boards, and No. 20 Tennessee cruised to a 91-66 victory over Rice despite an injury to forward J

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Pulls down 11 boards Okpara ended with four points (2-5 FG), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 95-56 win over Northern Kentucky.

Impact Okpara was a non-factor in the opener against Mercer due to foul trouble, but he bounced back with a strong performance on the glass in Saturday's lopsided victory. His offensive ceiling will likely remain limited, but he should do enough defensively to remain on the fantasy radar as Tennessee's starting center.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Ament scores 23 to lead No. 18 Tennessee over Northern Kentucky, 95-56

Nate Ament scored 23 points to lead No. 18 Tennessee to a 95-56 victory over Northern Kentucky on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Rick Barnes and No. 18 Tennessee reload with 5-star Nate Ament and portal additions

The 18th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers have coach Rick Barnes back with an extension after 10 seasons and a 232-109 record

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Tennessee's streak of falling short of Final Four continues as shooting woes prove insurmountable

Tennessee never saw the NCAA Midwest Region final against Houston unfolding the way it did

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tennessee is heading back to the Elite Eight as defense clamps down in 78-65 win over Kentucky

Zakai Zeigler had 18 points and 10 assists, and Tennessee outhustled and outplayed Kentucky on both ends of the court in a 78-65 victory that sent the Volunteers to a second consec...

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Chaz Lanier making most of his only shot at March Madness with No. 2 seed Tennessee

Chaz Lanier is making the most of his one chance at the NCAA Tournament for both himself and No. 2 seed Tennessee

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Not 1 but 2: Tennessee has pair of nation's top defenders for March Madness

Mindset, approach and toughness all are qualities a top defender must have in any sport

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet once again Okpara amassed four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during Friday's 83-72 victory over Texas.

Impact Okpara has taken just six shots over his last two games combined, and predictably, it's led to a drop in production. He's scored four points in two straight games, but he at least had a better performance in the quarterfinals than he did in the regular season finale, when he fouled out after just 17 minutes. Tennessee doesn't need Okpara to be the most assertive scorer, but for an offense that can get stuck in the mud at times, it would certainly behoove the Volunteers if Okpara was a little more aggressive in the paint.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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