Goodbye Baraka Okojie and Welcome Back Baraka Okojie

[GMU1983]

he cannot shoot

 

[Old Man]

Implying that he has less of a chance to play in Europe going to Memphis is just sour grapes. Can't argue with his decision - if he doesnt get significant playing time over the next year or two - he can transfer again to somewhere he will.

Did not say nor imply that. Equal chance to play in Europe coming out of either, or any, school. Europe is about your own skill and willingness to play anywhere.

 

[GMUgemini]

Did not say nor imply that. Equal chance to play in Europe coming out of either, or any, school. Europe is about your own skill and willingness to play anywhere.

They have interesting roster rules. I’m not sure if being Canadian would help or hurt him.

But Canada has their own league and I’m sure if he wants to keep playing and couldn’t get a G-League or good European contract he can go back home and play in Canada.

 

[GSII]

What was he getting here?

Close to that is my guess.

 

[GSII]

Didn’t they just get a 5 mil NIL donation? He probably got a nice check.

The entire Athletics program got that money. It's not just for basketball

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Jeff Goodman is reporting that Mason’s proposed logo is what led to Baraka entering the portal.

 

[Verdad]

I would bet the house that this: https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...ult-surrounding-memphis-basketball-increases/

is directly related to this: https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...asketball-coaching-staff-shakeup/75068251007/

Will be interesting to see if any of this involves Baraka (doubt it) or makes him 2nd guess his decision

 

[mkaufman1]

I would bet the house that this: https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...ult-surrounding-memphis-basketball-increases/

is directly related to this: https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...asketball-coaching-staff-shakeup/75068251007/

Will be interesting to see if any of this involves Baraka (doubt it) or makes him 2nd guess his decision

He will be in the portal next Spring. Either way he would have, but especially now.

 

[gmuballer14]

Might've been said already but what did Okojie take compared to here to sit on the bench?

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Baraka averaging the same number of
points and rebounds for Memphis: 1.4

He would’ve been a star here if he stayed. But now languishing at Memphis. Hope he had a good NIL Deal.

Even of he did, not playing will take its toll on his spirit eventually.

 

[GMUgemini]

Baraka averaging the same number of
points and rebounds for Memphis: 1.4

He would’ve been a star here if he stayed. But now languishing at Memphis. Hope he had a good NIL Deal.

Even of he did, not playing will take its toll on his spirit eventually.

As well as future NIL considerations and pro prospects.

He’s a smart player and a talented defender. He might eventually work his way more into their rotation. I wouldn’t count him out.

 

[jessej]

Ose Okojie - Men's Basketball - Howard University Athletics

Ose Okojie (11) Guard - 2024-25: Limited to only six games due to injury ... Made his season debut at No. 1 Kansas (Nov. 4), recording six points and two steals

hubison.com

his big/older brother?

I am at the Alcorn State vs Howard game. Big Brother has now cracked the Howard starting lineup

 

[GSII]

I am at the Alcorn State vs Howard game. Big Brother has now cracked the Howard starting lineup

Welcome to Mason Nation! Too soon?

 

[Verdad]

I wonder where Baraka will transfer to after Mercer?

 

[smhardwick]

I wonder where Baraka will transfer to after Mercer?

Very likely could be Mason lol

 

[psyclone]

Very likely could be Mason lol

I have a hard time believing that he doesn't have suitors at the P5 level. Best player in his conference according to Kenpom (granted it is #23 Southern Conference), averaged 19+ pts and draws a lot of fouls (shoots 80% from the line). Lightning fast. Why wouldn't he be in the Mincy category for $$$?

 

[emjayar08]

I have a hard time believing that he doesn't have suitors at the P5 level. Best player in his conference according to Kenpom (granted it is #23 Southern Conference), averaged 19+ pts and draws a lot of fouls (shoots 80% from the line). Lightning fast. Why wouldn't he be in the Mincy category for $$$?

3 pt shooting

 

[psyclone]

3 pt shooting

Good point---38% vs 32.5%.

Still, Okojie is 9th nationally in fouls drawn. That turns into a lot of pts.
And a much better Assist rate (28% vs 17%, kenpom) than Kory. Long was at 23% this past season.

Maybe not in Mincy's category, but still his market value would seem to be higher than Mercer or Mason could afford.

 

[Stoolguy]

Was before my time here but would love to see him back. Haven’t heard anything but let’s hope!!

 

[emjayar08]

Good point---38% vs 32.5%.

Still, Okojie is 9th nationally in fouls drawn. That turns into a lot of pts.
And a much better Assist rate (28% vs 17%, kenpom) than Kory. Long was at 23% this past season.

Maybe not in Mincy's category, but still his market value would seem to be higher than Mercer or Mason could afford.

Also Mincy keeps rising (presby to Mason to USC) while Okojie already rose to Memphis and it didn’t work out, whether you blame that on the injury or also the fact that he wasn’t good enough compared to the competition.