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Meet Oluchi Okananwa: 5 Things To Know About the Maryland Guard
- Okananwa leads Maryland as a 5-foot-10 guard, boosting the Terrapins’ mid-range scoring this season.
- She ranks high in steals, averaging 2.3 per game, and often guards the opponent’s top backcourt.
- The Maryland guard transferred from Duke and has improved her scoring from 10.1 to over 17 points per game this season.
- Her shot attempts rose from 8.1 to 12.3 per game, boosting efficiency this season.
- Okananwa is of Nigerian heritage and was born on the East Coast.
- She is the youngest of four siblings, crediting her brothers for her competitive drive.
- Maryland aims to beat No. 8 Michigan in a Saturday game broadcast on FOX.
- The piece positions Okananwa as a key leader for Maryland’s defense and offense.
- The article previews a March Madness season with high-stakes regular-season games.
- Okananwa’s performance reflects both scoring growth and defensive versatility.
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