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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2014 23:06:13 GMT -5
Nnamdi Okongwu has been offered per scout.com. PF from Chino Hills
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Post by fryer4three on Mar 31, 2014 23:30:06 GMT -5
Guys like this.. who are underdeveloped, but have the athleticism and rawness to their game to develop into a high major are the ones i like dunlap taking a flyer on. He has a reputation to develop players and i think guys like Okongwu will become real impacts under Dunlap. Lets hope we get him.
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Post by LIONS90045 on Mar 31, 2014 23:55:35 GMT -5
Appears to be a somewhat more talented version of Godwin especially on offense. Not bad!
Nnamdi Okongwu
6-8, 215 | Class of 2015
• Hometown: Chino Hills, Calif.
• School: Chino Hills High School
• Position: Center
• Status Undeclared
Scouts grade 70 – 2-star
Rank at position: #23 in California
ESPN Analyst
Updated 01/22/2014
Strengths:
Okongwu can dominate at both due to his size, length, and strength. He has a big frame with long arms and soft hands. He snatches rebounds in traffic and can throw down some ferocious dunks in traffic. He has a fairly solid drop-step move as well.
Weaknesses:
Okongwu still has a tendency to play in spurts. He needs to be more assertive in all areas (rebounding, shot blocking, finishing, running) to take his game to another level. In addition, he needs work on finishing better over his right shoulder and become a more productive scorer with his left hand.
Bottom Line:
If his motor continues to improve as well as his post skills and fundamentals (keeping the ball high), he is a certain high-major recruit.
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Post by LIONS90045 on Mar 31, 2014 23:57:12 GMT -5
Nice find Iron - we're desperate for rumors or better yet info on new players under Dunlap.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2014 13:29:36 GMT -5
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Post by ironlion on Jul 16, 2014 13:36:08 GMT -5
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Post by LIONS90045 on Jul 16, 2014 20:31:51 GMT -5
Very sorry to hear of his injury. I wish him a quick recovery.
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Post by ironlion on Jul 16, 2014 21:34:37 GMT -5
Nnamdi Okongwu has passed away...very sad news.
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Post by fanblade on Jul 18, 2014 23:10:13 GMT -5
Incredibly tragic. RIP Nnamdi.
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Post by guarddad on Jul 19, 2014 18:20:23 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
This is what I read, will someone please give clarification
Please
CHINO HILLS (CBSLA.com) — The family of a high school basketball star who was critically injured in a skateboarding accident says he is very much alive, despite reports to the contrary.
Nnamdi Okongwu, 17, plays center for Chino Hills High School and was reported dead Wednesday.
Okongwu was rushed to a hospital after hitting his head while skateboarding two days ago.
Classmates offered condolences to his family on Twitter. One of his coaches described him as being brain dead after the accident.
On Wednesday evening, the hospital said Okongwu was alive but couldn’t provide his condition.
CBS2′s Tom Wait spoke to family members Thursday who say they believe Okongwu will pull through.
“Nnamdi is there. Until Nnamdi is gone, please don’t cancel Nnamdi out. Just pray,” said his aunt, Niki Chiaroscuro.
Family and friends are holding vigil and keeping the faith.
“He was on his way coming home from school when he had an accident. That’s all we know; that’s all we can give,” his aunt said.
The family also said Thursday that one of Okongwu’s coaches was mistaken when he said that the teen is brain dead.
“God is going to be the final say in all of this. That’s what we are hoping for. We are praying that Nnamdi is still with us right now,” family friend Prisca Emechete said.
Police say the 6-foot-9 teen was going north on Pipeline near El Molino when he lost control of his skateboard and fell, severely injuring his head.
Sheriff’s deputies were back at the scene Thursday to investigate the accident. Emergency officials say the teen they treated was unresponsive. A witness says she saw paramedics trying to stabilize him.
“He was laying down. They had his right hand picked up and his head kind of elevated,” witness Brittina Olmos said.
Okongwu’s incredible abilities on the basketball court earned him a scholarship to Loyola Marymount University.
The family believes he will get better and play ball again. And they told Wait the only thing more impressive than Okongwu’s skills on the court is his big heart.
“He’s respectful to his parents; he’s obedient. He’s just a big, gentle giant,” his aunt said.
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Post by ironlion on Jul 19, 2014 18:35:05 GMT -5
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Post by LIONS90045 on Jul 19, 2014 21:55:13 GMT -5
Tragic
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Post by ALioninWinter on Jul 20, 2014 0:07:06 GMT -5
A sad moment. Our hearts go out to his grieving family. I cannot imagine the empty feeling that must come with the los of a child.
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Post by guarddad on Jul 20, 2014 9:35:59 GMT -5
Thank You
I am so sad for his parents, family, Friends, his community and the LMU family.
Rest In Peace
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