Felix Eberechukwu Okpara plays as a forward for the Tennessee Volunteers and is a junior in the 2024-2025 season. Felix appeared in all 35 games as a freshman in the 2022-2023 season for the Ohio State Buckeyes, starting in 11 games, including the last nine of the season. He averaged 4.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game with a shooting accuracy of 58.7% from the field. Felix registered 44 blocks, ranking him sixth freshman in Ohio State’s history. He had the most field-goal percentage and blocks in the team, was ranked third with 1.3 offensive rebounds per game, and fifth with the most rebounds. Felix Okpara registered two double-doubles, the third most that season. His 8.8 block percentage ranked him 27th in the country. In the Big Ten Conference, Felix was also the fifth player to have the most blocks per game and overall blocks. He was the only conference player to have at least 32 blocks while averaging below 21 minutes per game. In the Big Ten matches, Felix made a total of 24 blocks ranking him seventh, and 1.2 blocks per game ranking him eighth.
Okpara’s freshman season was remarkable, registering five or more rebounds in seven games, eight or more rebounds in three games, and 12 rebounds twice. He made two steals or more in three games and had two assists in two games. Okpara scored seven points, four rebounds, and one block against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. His team won against Michigan State in the quarterfinals, where he recorded eight points, eight rebounds, and a season-high five blocks in 35 minutes. He recorded a season-high 12 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks against Maryland.
Felix Okpara scored eight points from four field-goal attempts against Penn State. He contributed four points and four blocks against Purdue. He registered eight points, four rebounds, and one block against Indiana. Okpara added six points and three blocks against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Okpara registered five points, five rebounds, three blocks, and two assists in 30 minutes against Purdue. He also scored 10 points against Maine and four points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and four steals in 12 minutes against North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic. His first double-double of his career was against St. Francis (PA), with 10 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, and one block while shooting a three-pointer on his first collegiate shot.
Felix Okpara's hometown and birthplace
Felix Okpara's hometown is Lagos, Nigeria as per his official Tennessee Volunteers. He was born on January 1, 2004 in Lagos.
Felix Okpara nationality
Felix Okpara is a Nigerian national who was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
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