Joe Uchebo - C - Chipola JC - Raleigh, NC - PITTSBURGH

No idea if there is any interest on either end but he just got a release from NC State... 6'9-7'0 240lb Center

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/school/_/id/152/page/onthetrail/class/2011

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/player/news?id=103199&_slug_=joseph-uchebo&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2fplayer%2fnews%3fid%3d103199%26_slug_%3djoseph-uchebo

http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/a.z?s=178&p=8&c=1&nid=4665311

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-93682

PackInsider.com: Joseph Uchebo at the 2010 Carolina Challenge

2011 NC State Commit Joseph Uchebo Owns the Paint at Gibbons

Definitely not the most skilled big man I have seen for sure but kid looks like he can mix it up and put a body on people.  Might be just what the doctor ordered

Joseph Uchebo vs. Brisbane (1/8/10)

Here 'ya go, Moose!  I remember you mentioned Uchebo once Lowe was let go.  I hope the staff eventually make a move on him.

Here's a few synopsis of him per Rivals:

While he remains a work in progress on the offensive end, N.C. State signee Joseph Uchebo is in terrific shape and did outstanding work on the glass. The 6-foot-9 center pulled down a whopping 25 boards to go with his nine points during 30 minutes of action.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1164454

Joseph Uchebo: Now a member of the 2011 class, and now being listed as a part of Word of God, Uchebo was at his best when it mattered the most. Going up against a talented frontline including Behanan and Davis, Uchebo finished with roughly 20 rebounds, and was a force on the offensive and defensive glass. While Uchebo didn't convert as often as he would have liked around the rim, his physical presence on the glass was definitely a driving force in getting his team the win.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1095884

A North Carolina State pledge, Uchebo's skill as a scorer has been underrated and he's got a big body.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1095289

Joseph Uchebo was doing the dirty work down low. Uchebo is a load on the block and did a solid job of defending 2012's number one prospect Andre Drummond. The newly minted 2011 prospect, Uchebo, scored with either hand and did a good job of controlling the defensive glass, and that allowed CP3 to get out run after he made outlet pass and after outlet pass.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1089349

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6'11 Soph Joe Uchebo Chipola C(FL) will take his 1st official visit Tom. to the University of Pitt! St Johns and Oklahoma also still in hunt
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6'11 Soph Joe Uchebo Chipola C(FL) will take his 1st official visit Tom. to the University of Pitt! St Johns and Oklahoma also still in hunt

He was originally a 2011 according to ESPN and went to JUCO. Won't he be a 2013 recruit?

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/103199/joseph-uchebo

He was originally a 2011 according to ESPN and went to JUCO. Won't he be a 2013 recruit?

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/103199/joseph-uchebo

Yes, Pitt wants him to replace Adams.

http://www.cardiachill.com/2013/4/9/4195102/pitt-basketball-recruiting-Pittsburgh-Panthers-ACC-jamel-artis-steven-adams-nba-transfers

Here's an old video from 2011. he committed to NC state and ended up at Chipolte.  His 1st year there he averaged something like 12pts and 12 rebounds exact same amt of points and rebounds (so don't know how accurate it is) before he had an injury. I dont think he played in 2012 probably because of the injury. Looks like a big kid that would be great if Gift does go to Stanford.


2011 NC State Commit Joseph Uchebo Owns the Paint at Gibbons

http://njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?category=stats&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2&collegeId=1356&teamid=122587&athleteid=354466&seasonselect=556

Liked that slip pass inside the best.

Uchebo is a beast.  Big body and good player.  I think we got involved at one point before.  If we are recruiting him, I wonder whether we really are losing Gift. 

I'd love to have a big body like that on our team.

Uchebo would be a good fit for us at this point if we were to have an open ship.  Big, physical, good rebounder.  Not huge leaper but that's not what we need right now.  We need rebounding and some inside post ability ala Otule of Marquette.

I like Gift. But if I read that Uchebo is coming here and Gift going to Harvard,I cant say I would be disappointed. Plus he would really help in 2014 when we loose Sanchez and Sampson.

Yes, yes and yes.


Espn has him in the class of 2011, but says he "accelerated" his graduation a year.
So, I can't tell if he prepped and then went JUCO or left HS as a junior.   

But either way his scouting report looks solid.  Top 100 centers aren't easy to find.

Excerpt from ESPN recruiting ...


Strengths:
Uchebo is an active post player that is surprisingly skilled for his age; he loves contact and is a load in the low blocks. He is aggressive rebounding the ball on both ends of the floor. He knows how to post up; he gets big, has good hands and knows how to pass to cutters or find spot up shooters on the perimeter. He fights for position on the defensive end; with his size is difficult to score over and he has good timing when blocking shots.

Weaknesses:
At times he gets himself in trouble with his shot selection as he is still raw at making offensive moves with his back to the basket, but has a soft touch when he stays on balance and gets up a good shot. By accelerating his graduation into the 2011 class experience will be a big factor as he is also still learning the nuances of the game. He will have to adjust to the speed of the college game, but his instincts and upside should quicken his learning curve.
Bottom Line:
In a year where the number of true centers is extremely thin, Uchebo is a great get for NC State. He has a frame that can easily carry another 30-40 pounds and the upside to develop into one of the top centers in the ACC. Wolfpack fans will enjoy watching his development.

Wonder if fellow Nigerians, Gift and CO, know Joe from Nigerian BBall or otherwise?

So if this kid comes does Hooper pay his own way or gift to Harvard.

So if this kid comes does Hooper pay his own way or gift to Harvard.

Maybe Gift or someone else leaves.

Quote from: Chilleb on April 11, 2013, 08:44:19 PM

So if this kid comes does Hooper pay his own way or gift to Harvard.

Maybe Gift or someone else leaves.

Really don't want anyone else to leave, really hurt seeing Amir go , I though as an upper classmen he's find his niche

Agree, Amir is a great guy.