Emeka Okafor FC #50
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 255 lbs (116kg)
Born: Sep 28, 1982 (43 years old)
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
NBA Draft: 2004 Round 1, Pick 2, Charlotte Hornets
Pre-Draft Team: UConn (Jr)
High School: Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas)
Emeka Okafor Bio
Name: Emeka Okafor
Position: FC
Jersey: #50
Born: Sep 28, 1982
Age: 43 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: Houston, Texas
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 255 lbs (116kg)
Website: http://oka4.cstv.com/
Twitter: @BigMek50
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
Draft Entry: 2004 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2004 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 2, Charlotte Hornets
Pre-Draft Team: UConn (Jr)
High School: Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Rookie of the Year | 2005 |
| 1x All-Rookie First Team | 2005 |
| 3x Rookie of the Month | Nov 2004, Dec 2004, Apr 2005 |
| 2x Rising Stars Challenge Participant | 2005, 2006 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Pete Newell Big Man Award | 2004 |
| 1x Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award | 2004 |
| 1x Academic All-American Team Member of the Year | 2004 |
| 1x Consensus All-American First Team | 2004 |
| 1x NABC Player of the Year | 2004 |
| 1x NABC All-American First Team | 2004 |
| 1x NABC All-American Third Team | 2003 |
| 2x NABC Defensive Player of the Year | 2003, 2004 |
| 1x AP All-American First Team | 2004 |
| 1x USBWA All-American First Team | 2004 |
| 1x Sporting News All-American First Team | 2004 |
| 1x AAC Player of the Year | 2004 |
| 2x All-AAC First Team | 2003, 2004 |
| 1x All-AAC Third Team | 2002 |
| 1x AAC All-Tournament Team | 2003 |
| 2x AAC Defensive Player of the Year | 2003, 2004 |
| 1x AAC All-Rookie Team | 2002 |
| 1x NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player | 2004 |
| 1x NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) | 2004 |