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HERENDA ON ONYECHI:"Kingsley can really rebound the ball at both ends and is a strong finisher around the basket. Obviously he has a level of experience and maturity that is really hard to put a price tag on. He runs the floor extremely well for his size and can block shots. I think once Kings gets the rust off, he will be a great addition to our front court." NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE: Three-year player at New England College, graduated in May of 2008 with his Bachelor's Degree in business administration • Redshirted the 2006-07 year • Posted senior year averages of 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocked shots per game while shooting .565 from the floor and .725 from the free throw line; sophomore year averages of 17.2 points, 9.1 rebounds 1.3 blocks while shooting .516 from the field; and freshman year numbers of 11.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks while shooting .502 from the floor. LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL: Former player at Lowell H.S. for coach Scott Boyle • Was also a track and field standout at Lowell H.S., earning all-state and Merrimack Valley Conference all-star honors in the high jump • Also played within the BABC club system for coach Leo Papile. PERSONAL: Son of Cecelia Okafor of Lowell, Mass • Currently earning his MBA at UMass Lowell • Nicknamed "King James" • Lists Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, FC Barcelona and Manchester United as favorite professional teams • Aspires to play professionally after earning his MBA, and to become a financial advisor • Cousin, Alex Oriakhi, is currently a freshman at the University of Connecticut. |
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