WBB: Zags Add Utah Transfer Naya Ojukwu
4/21/2023 5:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Ojukwu comes from Meridian, Idaho and graduated Mountain View High School
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's basketball head coach Lisa Fortier announced the addition of Naya Ojukwu. Ojukwu, a 6-foot forward transfer from the University of Utah, will join the Zags in the fall of 2023.
Naya Ojukwu
6'0 | Forward | Meridian, Idaho | Mountain View High School | University of Utah
Ojukwu played in four games during her freshman year at Utah. She averaged 5.3 minutes, 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest. She scored a career-high 10 points at Mississippi Valley State, going 5-of-7 from the field and pulled down a career-high five rebounds.
In high school, Ojukwu was the 2020-21 Idaho Gatorade Player of the year and MaxPreps Idaho Player of the Year. She earned 2021 State Tournament MVP honors and was a three-time Class 5A All-State honoree. Ojukwu led Mountain View High School to two-straight Idaho Class 5A State Titles and averaged 24.2 points and 10 rebounds, per game as a junior.
Coach Fortier on Ojukwu: Naya is a great athlete, and has a diverse skill set. She is capable of playing multiple positions for us and will be able to score from all areas of the floor. Naya has an easy personality, and a drive to work that will help her fit in right away. We are really excited to welcome her to the family!
Naya Ojukwu
6'0 | Forward | Meridian, Idaho | Mountain View High School | University of Utah
Ojukwu played in four games during her freshman year at Utah. She averaged 5.3 minutes, 3.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest. She scored a career-high 10 points at Mississippi Valley State, going 5-of-7 from the field and pulled down a career-high five rebounds.
In high school, Ojukwu was the 2020-21 Idaho Gatorade Player of the year and MaxPreps Idaho Player of the Year. She earned 2021 State Tournament MVP honors and was a three-time Class 5A All-State honoree. Ojukwu led Mountain View High School to two-straight Idaho Class 5A State Titles and averaged 24.2 points and 10 rebounds, per game as a junior.
Coach Fortier on Ojukwu: Naya is a great athlete, and has a diverse skill set. She is capable of playing multiple positions for us and will be able to score from all areas of the floor. Naya has an easy personality, and a drive to work that will help her fit in right away. We are really excited to welcome her to the family!
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