'Uche' Ejelu Okafor 28306 (2012-2013: ES Rades)
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| 28306 | 5081 | Fujian S. | 0 | 0 |
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| 28306 | 2450 | Santa Cruz W. | 0 | 0 |
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| 28306 | 7232 | Z*Montreal M. | 0 | 0 |
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| 28306 | 3813 | S.Idaho JC | 1998 | 2001 |
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| 28306 | 3813 | S.Idaho JC | 2002 | 2002 |
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| 28306 | 4360 | Huntsville Flight | 2003 | 2004 |
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| 28306 | 38 | Sioux Falls | 2004 | 2005 |
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| 28306 | 4855 | ES Rades | 2012 | 2013 |
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Full Name: Ejelu Uche Okafor
Born: March 21, 1981 (Anambra State, Nigeria)
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Outlook:
An athletic and mobile center. A proficient shot-blocker who is more known for his defensive exploits, but is a solid offensive player, as well ... Has the ability to impact a game on both ends of the floor.
Big talent and athlete. Defensif specialist, rebounder and shotblocker.Good finisher in the paint. Uche has great opportunities and is an addition to every team. Is ready for a try out immediately. Uche stays in Italy currently.
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Career:
Anambra State, Nigeria
Lagos Islanders
1998-1999: Dinamo Moscow (Russia)
1999-2000: College of Southern Idaho, in April '00 was called back by Lagos Islanders to join the team for the African Club Championship games
2000-2001: College of Southern Idaho: 9.2ppg, 7.2rpg, 2bpg
2001-2002: Missouri (NCAA): DNP
2002-2003: In Oct.'02 was tested by Near East Athens (Greece-A1), in Jan.'03 joined Dakota Lightning (XBA-MBA), in March '03 signed at Louisville Eagles (UPBL)
2003: Adirondack Wildcats (USBL): 1 game: 4ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0bpg, in April was traded to Brooklyn Kings (USBL): 21 games: 3.3ppg, 5.6rpg, 0.3apg, 1.4bpg
2003-2004: Huntsville Flight (NBDL): released in Nov.'03 without playing any game
2004-2005: Sioux Falls Skyforce (CBA): released in Nov.'04 just before the season started
2005-2006: Fujian SBS XunXin (China-CBA), in Nov.'05 signed at Dakota Wizards (CBA), waived the same month
2006-2007: Montreal Royals (Canada-ABA, starting five)
2009-2010: Al Hilal (Libya-D1)
2010-2011: Al Hilal (Libya-D1)
2011-2012: Ezzahra Sport Rades (Tunisia-Division I)
2012-2013: Etoile Sportive Rades (Tunisia-Division I, starting five)
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Awards/Achievements:
Nigerian National Team -1998
Nigerian U18 National Team -1998-99
African Junior Champion -1998
World Championship U18 -1999
Nigerian League Champion -2000
NCAA Sweet 8 -2002
UPBL Champion -2003
Tunisian Maghreb Cup Finalist -2013
Tunisian League Regular Season Runner-Up -2013
Tunisian League Finalist -2013