Okoro Update

[AnotherMNClone]

Okoro getting some publicity for his defense. His team will also be playing some nationally ranked competition in Florida this weekend. Hopefully Okoro will earn himself a little national attention down there in the sun.

Okoro, St. Ray's welcome Stepinac to 'AA' with hard-fought win

Kerwin Okoro emphatically blocked Archbishop Stepinac star Josh James, the ball went out of bounds and Okoro got in James’ face with a howl.

The Crusaders coaches wanted a technical foul and St. Raymond coach Oliver Antigua made the signal for Okoro to use his head. But the Iowa State-bound swingman was fully in control.

“That’s just an example of me showing passion for getting a stop defensively,â€￾ Okoro said. “I feed off the crowd. That’s what it comes down to. Sometimes I want to get a stop more than I want to get a bucket.â€￾

Antigua put the 6-foot-5 Okoro on James, a speedy guard with several mid-major Division I offers, in the fourth quarter and the junior standout managed just two field goals. St. Ray’s would hold on for a 62-56 win over Stepinac in CHSAA Class AA boys basketball Friday night in The Bronx.

Read more: Okoro, St. Ray's welcome Stepinac to 'AA' with hard-fought win - NYPOST.com

 

[Rhoadhoused]

6'5". Nice. Hope he keeps growing.

 

[cy4prez7]

N Okoro @The_KO_Campaign

"I Made The NYC's Post Players Of The Week nypost.com/p/sports/high_…"

 

[acgclone]

Sweet. I hope he brings it defensively. We can use a pit bull or two to help elevate the toughness and effort on that end.

 

[clone319]

He's gonna have plenty to eat at hilton if he brings that attitude with him.

 

[State43]

Defensive, rebounding work horses are the key. You can always get guys that can score, but you get a team with at least 3 of those guys and heads will turn.

 

[MNclone]

Okoro getting some publicity for his defense. His team will also be playing some nationally ranked competition in Florida this weekend. Hopefully Okoro will earn himself a little national attention down there in the sun.

Haha, nice screen name!

 

[Frak]

Sweet. I hope he brings it defensively. We can use a pit bull or two to help elevate the toughness and effort on that end.

I agree. The team has lacked toughness ever since Homan and Stinson left. I think that Okoro and Niang are the first steps toward getting that back.