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Will enter portal Okafor will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers.com.

Impact Okafor sat out the last 23 games of California's 2023-24 season. Looking to potentially put the stigma of his ankle injury behind him, he will begin considering college offers for a transfer.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Okafor (ankle) is out Wednesday against UC San Diego, Write For California reports.

Impact According to Write For California's website, Okafor's undisclosed injury is a problem concerning his ankle. Because it has not been healed yet, he will have to sit out another game.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Saturday Okafor will be on the bench in Saturday's game against Oregon State.

Impact Okafor heads back to the bench after starting two games in a row. He's averaging 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game when coming off the bench.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Okafor is listed in California's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with Washington State.

Impact Okafor will move into the starting lineup for the Golden Bears with Dejuan Clayton and Lars Thiemann both ruled out for the contest. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in 26 games this season, logging 3.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 12.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss Okafor logged 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 97-60 loss to USC.

Impact Okafor converted 5-of-9 attempts from the field, finishing with 11 points during Thursday's loss to USC. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in 24 games, logging 3.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 12.3 minutes per game. Okafor remains a deep-bench option for the Golden Bears, but he's shown substantial promise, and he has a chance to take over a larger role next season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores six in loss Okafor closed with six points (3-6 FG), two rebounds and one block across 11 minutes during Thursday's 85-62 loss to Arizona.

Impact Okafor knocked down 3-of-6 shots, finishing with six points across 11 minutes during Thursday's loss to Arizona. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in 22 games this season, logging 3.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 11.9 minutes per game. Okafor remains unlikely to take over a larger role barring injuries to other rotation players moving forward.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high seven points Okafor had seven points (2-5 FG, 3-5 FT) and five rebounds in 13 minutes during Thursday's 58-43 loss to Utah.

Impact Okafor finished with a season-high seven points during Thursday's loss to Utah. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in 12 games this season, logging 2.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 10.8 minutes per game. Okafor will likely remain in a similar role moving forward, barring injuries.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Okafor (illness) will be inactive for Saturday's matchup with Butler, Rob Hwang of Write for California reports.

Impact Okafor will remain in healthy and safety protocols, and he will be inactive for Saturday's game against Butler. The 6-foot-9 freshman will have his next chance to return Dec. 18, against Santa Clara.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Okafor (illness) will be unavailable for Wednesday's showdown with Eastern Washington, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Okafor, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with Eastern Washington. The 6-foot-9 freshman has appeared in nine games for the Golden Bears, logging 1.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.6 blocks on 9.9 minutes per game. Okafor will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against Butler.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures five rebounds in loss Okafor totaled three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 13 minutes during Friday's 59-48 loss to TCU.

Impact Okafor was active during Friday's loss to TCU, securing five rebounds and scoring three points for California. The 6-foot-9 freshman has had a modest role with the Golden Bears this season, averaging two points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks on 9.8 minutes per game. Okafor will look to continue producing in his limited minutes in order to earn a larger role with the program.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE