On Thursday, January 18, former Chicago Prep Sports Academy standout Chinedum Okpukpara’s college team won in an NAIA game

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By Chicago City Wire

Jan 19, 2024

On Thursday, January 18, former Chicago Prep Sports Academy standout, Chinedum Okpukpara’s current college team, the Roosevelt Lakers, won 78-51 in their NAIA game against the IU Northwest Redhawks.

The game took place in Gary, Indiana. This was the first matchup against the IU Northwest Redhawks this season.

The Roosevelt Lakers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 20 at 2 p.m. in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Name: Chinedum Okpukpara

Position: Forward

Hometown: Chicago Heights

Height: 6′9″

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