Obinna Ekezie Jr. - Men's Basketball - University of Louisville Athletic

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Obinna Ekezie Jr.

Position:
Center
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Orlando, Fla.
High School:
Southeastern Prep

High School/Prep

Attended Southeastern Prep in Orlando, Florida
Reclassified in May 2026 from Class of 2027 to Class of 2026 and committed to the Cardinals immediately
Originally ranked as No. 1 center in Class of 2027
Ranked No. 8 in the Class of 2026 by SC Next 100; was a five-star recruit
Averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks during his junior year of high school, shooting 60% from the floor

Personal

Born May 8, 2008
Father Obinna Ekezie Sr. played basketball for Maryland and was drafted in the second round by the Vancouver Grizzlies

Thursday, June 04

Saturday, March 21

Friday, March 20

Thursday, March 19

Adrian Wooley dribbling

Cardinals Draw Texas in SEC/ACC Challenge

Friday, June 05

Isaac Ellis

Isaac Ellis Reclassifies and Joins Cardinals

Tuesday, June 02

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 8: Boyuan Zhang visits the University of Louisville at the Planet Fitness Kueber Center in Louisville, Kentucky on May 8, 2026. (Photo by Chris Carter/Chris Carter Media)

Boyuan Zhang Signs to Cardinals

Tuesday, June 02

Obinna Ekezie Jr. visit photo

Cardinals Add Incoming Freshman Obinna Ekezie Jr.

Tuesday, June 02

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