Hampton University Athletics

Hampton University sophomore center Emmanuel Okoroba was named HU Athlete of the Week on Monday for his performance this past week on the hardwood.

Okoroba (Garland, Texas) averaged 13.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this past week in helping the Pirates to a 1-1 mark and clinching the No. 3 seed in the MEAC Tournament. He had 11 points and five rebounds on Monday in a comeback win over Bethune-Cookman.

He also had 15 points and six rebounds in Thursday’s loss to North Carolina Central.