University of North Carolina Athletics
2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 21
Alyssa Okoene
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-3
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- North Shore
FRESHMAN SEASON 2016-17
Proved to be a force in the front court during her first season at North Carolina • Averaged 2.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game • Saw action in all 31 games and made 10 starts • Started the final seven games of the season • Scored a season-high seven points against South Carolina State • Grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds at #14 Louisville.
PREP/PERSONAL
First dunked in a game in the summer of 2015 • Three-star rated by ESPN • Guided North Shore to the state semifinals and a 36-2 record • Named first team all-district • Averaged 8.1 points and 9.2 rebounds as a junior, and recorded 10 double-doubles • Competed for Texas Elite Phenoms • Daughter of Izeallia Eldridge and Adrian Okoene.
Proved to be a force in the front court during her first season at North Carolina • Averaged 2.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game • Saw action in all 31 games and made 10 starts • Started the final seven games of the season • Scored a season-high seven points against South Carolina State • Grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds at #14 Louisville.
PREP/PERSONAL
First dunked in a game in the summer of 2015 • Three-star rated by ESPN • Guided North Shore to the state semifinals and a 36-2 record • Named first team all-district • Averaged 8.1 points and 9.2 rebounds as a junior, and recorded 10 double-doubles • Competed for Texas Elite Phenoms • Daughter of Izeallia Eldridge and Adrian Okoene.
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