June 17, 2026

Ohio State basketball lands commitment from top-50 center Felix Okpara for 2022 class

Felix Okpara came to the United States three years ago with a belief that he could play basketball at the highest level. © Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Dec 7, 2019; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Hillcrest Prep guard Dalen Terry (4) against Hamilton Heights center Felix Okpara (24) during the 2019 Hoophall West basketball tournament at Chaparral High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Monday, the native of Nigeria took the next step on his path with a commitment to join Ohio State for the class of 2022. A four-star prospect in the 247Sports.com composite database, the 6-11, 210-pound Okpara gives the Buckeyes a third top-50 recruit in that class and a much-needed big body. He committed to coach Chris Holtmann for three primary reasons. “The family vibe, the relationship between the coaches and players and also player development,” he told The Dispatch. “They’re going to help make me the player…

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