On Wednesday, January 31, former Chicago Prep Sports Academy standout Chinedum Okpukpara’s college team won in an NAIA game

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By Chicago City Wire

Feb 1, 2024

On Wednesday, January 31, former Chicago Prep Sports Academy standout, Chinedum Okpukpara’s current college team, the Roosevelt Lakers, won 85-78 in their NAIA game against the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers.

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois. This was the second matchup against the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers this season.

The Roosevelt Lakers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 at 3 p.m. in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Name: Chinedum Okpukpara

Position: Forward

Hometown: Chicago Heights

Height: 6′9″

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