Felix Okpara - College Basketball News & Rumors

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

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

MARCH 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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

Part of starting lineup Sunday Okpara is part of the Buckeyes' starting lineup Sunday at Maryland.

Impact Okpara is part of the Buckeyes' starting frontcourt, also including Justice Sueing and Brice Sensabaugh.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five points, five rebounds in loss Okpara registered five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 30 minutes during Thursday's 71-69 loss to Purdue.

Impact Okpara racked up big minutes but that was what it took just to slow down Zach Edey down low. In his first season for the Buckeyes, Okpara has averaged just 4 points per game and still has a ways to go in his development.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes double-double in win Okpara provided 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 16 minutes during Saturday's 96-59 win over Saint Francis U.

Impact Okpara doesn't have a major role in the rotation just yet but getting a double-double in 16 minutes could change that. He might be able to make a bigger impact if he keeps this up in time for conference play.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After latest move, 'adaptable' Felix Okpara working to settle in as Ohio State Buckeye Felix Okpara doesn't particularly enjoy moving, but the first-year Ohio State center is getting used to it as he starts his collegiate career.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

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

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

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

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