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Nears double-double in win Okpara finished with 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 88-61 victory over Central Michigan.

Impact Okpara was a perfect 6-for-6 from the field Wednesday, closing with 14 points and nine rebounds in a rout of Central Michigan. The 6-foot-11 sophomore continues to make solid contributions for the Buckeyes, averaging 6.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks while converting on 65.5 percent of his looks from the field.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roddy Gayle Jr. throws a lob to Felix Okpara who two-hand slams it to extend Ohio State's lead over Central Michigan

Roddy Gayle Jr. throws a lob to Felix Okpara who two-hand slams it to extend Ohio State's lead over Central Michigan

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Felix Okpara goes up for the strong one-handed slam to give Ohio State a 22-20 lead over Central Michigan

Felix Okpara goes up for the strong one-handed slam to give Ohio State a 22-20 lead over Central Michigan

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Watch: Felix Okpara ready to make his mark at center for basketball Buckeyes With the Ohio State men's basketball season set to begin next week, sophomore Felix Okpara seems primed to moved into a starting role for th...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State Buckeyes looking to rise in the Big Ten after a rocky last season

After an up-and-down past season, the Ohio State Buckeyes are poised to make their mark on Big Ten basketball.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State Buckeyes looking to rise in the Big Ten after a rocky last season

Watch: Lean, mean Zed Key talks weight loss, playing alongside Felix Okpara Zed Key has dropped close to 20 pounds in preparation for his senior season with the Ohio State men's basketball team. The 6-8 Key could for...

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State's Felix Okpara throws down an alley-oop dunk off a pass from Isaac Likekele

Ohio State's Felix Okpara throws down an alley-oop dunk off a pass from Isaac Likekele

JULY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Felix Okpara comes through with a smooth dunk for the Buckeyes, extending the lead over Iowa

Ohio State's Felix Okpara comes through with a smooth dunk for the Buckeyes, extending the lead over Iowa

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Felix Okpara's block leads to Brice Sensabaugh finishing on the other end as Ohio State extends its lead over Purdue

Felix Okpara's block leads to Brice Sensabaugh finishing on the other end as Ohio State extends its lead over Purdue

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Felix Okpara gets up and throws down nasy alley-oop slam vs Maine

Ohio State's Felix Okpara gets up and throws down nasy alley-oop slam vs Maine

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Felix Okpara blocks Zach Edey and Brice Sensabaugh finishes with the jam on the other end as Ohio State trims Purdue's lead

Felix Okpara blocks Zach Edey and Brice Sensabaugh finishes with the jam on the other end as Ohio State trims Purdue's lead

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Felix Okpara hammers home alley-oop jam from Isaac Likekele

Ohio State's Felix Okpara hammers home alley-oop jam from Isaac Likekele

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Felix Okpara throws down a dunk thanks to a clever bounce pass from Justice Sueing

Ohio State's Felix Okpara throws down a dunk thanks to a clever bounce pass from Justice Sueing

MARCH 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Felix Okpara fuels Ohio State basketball in 73-62 win over No. 21 Maryland The Buckeyes earned back-to-back wins for the first time since winning three in a row from December to January.

MARCH 2, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Brice Sensabaugh finds Felix Okpara on an alley-oop to extend Ohio State's lead over Maryland

Brice Sensabaugh finds Felix Okpara on an alley-oop to extend Ohio State's lead over Maryland

MARCH 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State's Felix Okpara throws down a thunderous jam vs. Maryland

Ohio State's Felix Okpara throws down a thunderous jam vs. Maryland

MARCH 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State 'Nursing' Injury With C Felix Okpara In addition to Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key, who is out for the rest of the year, center Felix Okpara has been banged up for the past...

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Records four blocks Okpara contributed four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 16 minutes during Sunday's 82-55 loss to Purdue.

Impact Fantasy-wise, Okpara did well with the limited time he was given. Unfortunately for him, it was shortened to preserve him and his teammates after they were demolished by Naismith College Player of the Year candidate Zach Edey and a No. 3 Purdue team hungry to rebound after back-to-back losses before Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Okpara is part of Ohio State's starting lineup Sunday at Purdue, according to Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Okpara, Justice Sueing and Brice Sensabaugh will be Ohio State's starting frontcourt Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Okpara (foot) will be available for Saturday's game at Indiana, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Okpara injured his foot earlier this week after playing just 13 minutes at Illinois. Barring any setbacks, the big man will presumably take on his usual workload.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has injured foot Okpara has a foot injury, according to Patrick Murphy of 247Sports.com.

Impact After playing 13 minutes at Illinois on Tuesday, Okpara was seen wearing a walking boot while exiting Ohio State's locker room. He has an availability status that is questionable before the Hoosiers host OSU on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Wednesday Okpara isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Nebraska, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Zek Key will replace Okpara in the starting five Wednesday. The freshman big man has started in two of Ohio State's last three games, so his role moving forward is unclear.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench on Thursday Okpara will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Minnesota, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Okpara made his first career start last Sunday against Maryland. Coach Chris Holtmann will roll out a new lineup for Thursday's game with Eugene Brown getting the start over Okpara. The 6-11 freshman may see his role diminish with Zed Key (shoulder) likely to get some action Thursday.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Okpara steps in for Zed Key, but Ohio State's inexperience shows in Maryland loss Felix Okpara's first career start was tough as Ohio State took a Big Ten road loss to Maryland with Zed Key out due to an injury.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • DISPATCH.COM

Logs 12 minutes in loss Okpara finished with two points (1-2 FG) across 12 minutes during Sunday's 80-73 loss to Maryland.

Impact Okpara made the first start of his collegiate career on Sunday against Maryland, finishing with two points in 12 minutes of action. The 6-foot-11 freshman has appeared in all 15 games this season, averaging 3.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks on 13.7 minutes per game. Okpara is likely to retain a similar role (barring injuries) moving forward.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE