Position: Guard
Year: Freshman
Hometown: London, England
Previous School: Christchurch School
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
QUICK HITS:
· Poised and athletic point guard that provides important depth at the point guard position after the graduation of All-CAA guard Joey Rodriguez
Getting to Know Teddy |
Majoring in Business Management |
Born on November 11, 1992 |
· Praised for his outstanding ball-handling and ability to change speeds to create scoring opportunities for this teammates
· Originally hailing from London, England, Okereafor came to the U.S. to play his senior season at Christchurch School under the guidance of Ben Thompson
Coach Smart on Teddy |
"Teddy's biggest asset is making his teammates better, which is a trait that all winning players share. Teddy brings a tremendous basketball IQ to the game and plays with a terrific understanding of pace." |
PRIOR TO VCU:
· Became one of the top players in the state after joining the Seahorses of Christchurch School. The team had one of its best seasons ever with a 23-6 record and 14-0 in the Virginia Prep League, reaching the state semifinals.
· Named Virginia Prep League Player of the Year and First-Team All-State after pouring in 13.1 points and 7.2 assists per game.
· Prior to moving to the U.S., he was a member of the U-18 England National Team.
