Emeka Okafor
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Quick facts: Michigan State...requires someone truly special. Look over the list of past champions: Carolina had Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson, Florida had Al Horford and Joakim Noah, Connecticut had Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon. Who is that guy on Michigan State's... In this article: Raymar Morgan, Michigan State, MSU, NCAA, All rights reserved, Goran Suton, Tyler Hansbrough, Kalin Lucas, and Tom Izzo |
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Hartford Courant | October 26, 2009
NBA Season Starts Tonight
...from Milwaukee to a roster that already featured Richard Hamilton. Emeka Okafor was traded from Charlotte to New Orleans, where he joins Hilton Armstrong. And FYI: Detroit visits New Orleans on Dec. 16. Other moves involving...
In this article: NBA, Celtics, Knicks, Kevin Garnett, Ron Artest, Darko Milicic, Kevin Ollie, Rasheed Wallace, LeBron James, and Marquis Daniels
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Wikipedia | October 30, 2009
Connecticut Huskies men's basketball
...to beat the Blue Devils 79-78. Two nights later, led by Ben Gordon and Emeka Okafor, Connecticut won their second national title with an 82-73 victory in the final game over Georgia Tech , coached by Paul Hewitt. Emeka Okafor of Connecticut...
In this article: Hugh Greer, NCAA, Connecticut, Big East Conference, Tate George, NIT, Ohio State, National Basketball Association, Richard "Rip" Hamilton, and Syracuse
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washingtonpost.com | April 11, 2009
Gordon, Salmons lead Bulls over Bobcats 113-106
Brad Miller gave the crowd something to cheer moments later when he drove the baseline for a reverse layup to tie it, and after a free throw by Emeka Okafor, Salmons and Gordon hit back-to-back 3-pointers to make it 98-93 with 4:30 left.
In this article: Chicago Bulls, John Salmons, Ben Gordon, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Vinny Del Negro, Brad Miller, and Boris Diaw
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Wikipedia | November 03, 2009
Connecticut Huskies
...Semifinal, and used a late run to beat the Blue Devils 79-78. Two nights later, led by Ben Gordon and Emeka Okafor, UConn beat Georgia Tech 82-73 to win the championship. In the 2009 NCAA Tournament , UConn was awarded the #1 seed in the...
In this article: Huskies, Big East Conference, Huskies, Duke University, Maya Moore, NCAA, WNBA, University of Connecticut, and Tate George
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boston.com - Latest sports news | December 16, 2008
Augustin outplays Rose, Bobcats beat Bulls in OT
...with seven assists. Rose had a potential game-winning shot blocked by Emeka Okafor at the end of regulation and Okafor blocked him again just before Augustin's free throws put Charlotte ahead 105-100. Ben Gordon scored 25 points...
In this article: D.J. Augustin, Derrick Rose, Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Bernie Bickerstaff, Raja Bell, Charlotte, E-mail, and Larry Brown
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Kansas City Star | April 03, 2009
Connecticut has overcome obstacles on road to Final Four
...and seemingly invincible Duke for the program’s first title. </p><p>And different from 2004, when Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon powered the Huskies past Georgia Tech. </p><p>But at least one fan doesn’t see such developments as a...
In this article: Jim Calhoun, Huskies, Connecticut, Gag order, Big East, Dehydration, and NCAA
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chicagotribune.com - Sports | April 21, 2009
College coach takes pride in Gordon and Allen
Calhoun has sent 23 players to professional careers-including the late Reggie Lewis, former Bull Donyell Marshall, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Emeka Okafor and Rudy Gay-Connecticut, arguably, is the league's most influential alma mater.
In this article: Ray Allen, Jim Calhoun, Ben Gordon, Boston Celtics, Connecticut, Reggie Lewis, Elgin Baylor, NBA, and Rudy Gay
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www.washingtonpost.com | March 22, 2008
2004 Draft Class Feels Stress of a Contract Year
...Feels Stress of a Contract Year Rookie class of 2004 members Andre Iguodala of Philadelphia, Emeka Okafor of Charlotte, and Luol Deng and Ben Gordon from Chicago all rejected contract extensions worth more than $50 million last summer, but...
In this article: Andre Iguodala, Mike Woodson, Al Horford, Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, 76ers, and Atlanta Hawks
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USATODAY.com | March 19, 2009
Different paths, different stars, but it's the same goal at UConn
...something, because guys in front of you left something. ... When you're following Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon and all those kinds of people, that's a lot of weight on your shoulders. There's people who think the game passed me by. That's OK.
In this article: Hasheem Thabeet, Jim Calhoun, Huskies, NCAA, Big East, Jim Boeheim, NBA, and Terrell Owens
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Description from Wikipedia:
Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor, abbreviated as Emeka Okafor (born September 28 1982, in Houston, Texas), is an American professional basketball player playing at power forward and center for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association. Prior to the NBA, Okafor attended Houston's Bellaire High School, and the University of Connecticut. On July 29, 2008, he agreed to a 6 year $72 million dollar extension.
- Also Known As:
- Captain EO, Mek
- Birth Date:
- September 28, 1982
- Birthplace:
- Houston, Texas
- Nationality:
- United States
- Weight:
- 252
- University Attended:
- Connecticut
- Current team:
- Charlotte Bobcats
- Number:
- 50
- Position:
- Power Forward/Center
- League:
- NBA
- Draft Year:
- 2004
- Draft team:
- Charlotte Bobcats
- Debut team:
- Bellaire, Texas
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