23 Simon Okolue

2017-18: Joined the team as a walk-on ... likely to begin the season as starting center ... good rebounder and shot blocker.

Junior College: Averaged 13 points, 11 rebs. and two blocks at NW Florida College last season …previously attended Arizona Central JC … averaged 20 points, 18 rebs. and blocked 36 shots as a senior at Capistrano HS in California.                 

High School; Played two season at Capistrano Valley Christian High School in California ... averaged 13.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 50 games during his two seasons ... senior year stats included 14.7 points and 12.1 rebounds per game.

Personal: Nigerian descent, but born and raised in California.