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Exclusive: AK Okereke Shares How it Feels to Make His First Trip to March Madness
- Okereke made his first NCAA Tournament appearance with Vanderbilt, entering the Round of 64 against McNeese.
- Okereke described March Madness as a memory he will hold forever after stepping onto the floor in Oklahoma City.
- Okereke highlighted his journey from Cornell to Vanderbilt, noting a different path to March Madness at a power conference school.
- The piece notes Vanderbilt’s seed and the team’s anticipation of an NCAA run, regardless of seed order.
- Okereke credited head coach Mark Byington with building a winning culture during his time at Vanderbilt.
- The article emphasizes Okereke’s mid-major background and the optimism surrounding Vanderbilt’s tournament bid.
- Okereke reflected on the memory of seeing Vanderbilt’s name on the Selection Show graphic as a tournament participant.
- Okereke stressed the importance of competing against quality teams in March, regardless of seed.
- The feature mentions Vanderbilt’s notable run behind a strong performance in the conference and national stage.
- Graham Baakko contributed the interview, presenting Okereke’s perspective alongside Vanderbilt’s NCAA journey.
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