2026 Recruiting: Sara Okeke

[visitingcock]

Do international students receive NIL? Are they eligible?

Not in the US. They are not eligible because they have student visas instead of work visas.

They can earn NIL in their own countries. Canadian players frequently get NIL for playing basketball in the US. They are paid in Canada.

It hasn't been as common for European countries but that may be changing.

It is pretty much unheard of in third world countries,,

 

[RoadWarrior]

Do international students receive NIL? Are they eligible?

Let's not go down the NIL rabbit hole again. It deserves a separate thread that does not detract from the discussion of the player.

 

[Bone Dog]

Let's not go down the NIL rabbit hole again. It deserves a separate thread that does not detract from the discussion of the player.

It's already had several threads

 

[ec33]

Let's not go down the NIL rabbit hole again. It deserves a separate thread that does not detract from the discussion of the player.

While I agree wholeheartedly, if Sara Okeke is looking to maximize the amount of money that ends up in her bank account from playing college basketball, I think she ends up committing elsewhere in a similar way as would happen with the average American prospect who had the same ambitions.

 

[GetReal2day]

While I agree wholeheartedly, if Sara Okeke is looking to maximize the amount of money that ends up in her bank account from playing college basketball, I think she ends up committing elsewhere in a similar way as would happen with the average American prospect who had the same ambitions.

So it sounds like you are saying, if it is about money, she will need to look elsewhere, but if she wants to develop her skills for the next level, play a fast paced game with great teammates and win several NC's then UConn is the place. I have seen videos of her playing and man what a fit she would be. I thought Blanca was fast down the court, this girl is amazingly fast. What a blast she would have with KK, Blanca and Sarah beating everyone down the court for FB layups.

 

[visitingcock]

While I agree wholeheartedly, if Sara Okeke is looking to maximize the amount of money that ends up in her bank account from playing college basketball, I think she ends up committing elsewhere in a similar way as would happen with the average American prospect who had the same ambitions.

She PROBABLY can’t make any Money playing college basketball in the US on her student visa

 

[ec33]

She PROBABLY can’t make any Money playing college basketball in the US on her student visa

Do you watch men's college basketball at all? The number of former European pros coming to America to increase their pay?

Now back to Okeke -- who would be a wonderful fit on UConn. She would fit very nicely on the UConn roster and be a nice pairing with the Big O.

I also happen to think that this is the best atmosphere for her to hone her skills as well. To make the most money in the long term. But I might be a bit biased on that.

 

[LuvBball]

That assumes shes on a F-1 visa, by now any international athlete coming to play for a major program should be applying for an O-1 (extraordinary ability) or P-1 (professional athlete, i.e. played for your national team) visa

 

[DEpup]

Can we please get this thread back to Okeke's bball skills?

 

[darrell]

In my best Slu impression:

1/6
Okeke: 18 points, 8 rebounds

Her team is 13-0 and their next game is tomorrow.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

1/11

Okeke: 20 points. 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

 

[IndyMark]

Do you watch men's college basketball at all? The number of former European pros coming to America to increase their pay?

Now back to Okeke -- who would be a wonderful fit on UConn. She would fit very nicely on the UConn roster and be a nice pairing with the Big O.

I also happen to think that this is the best atmosphere for her to hone her skills as well. To make the most money in the long term. But I might be a bit biased on that.

Imagine a lineup of KK Arnold, Heckel, Blanca, Sarah Strong and Okeke.
Who is Sarah Okeke’s primary recruiter from UConn?

 

[ec33]

Imagine a lineup of KK Arnold, Heckel, Blanca, Sarah Strong and Okeke.
Who is Sarah Okeke’s primary recruiter from UConn?

That would be one heck of a defensive unit with all that speed and without sacrificing size along the front the line.

Okeke would allow for a ton a fun different lineups. So much versatility.

 

[IndyMark]

That would be one heck of a defensive unit with all that speed and without sacrificing size along the front the line.

Okeke would allow for a ton a fun different lineups. So much versatility.

Okeke would be a tremendous addition to this ‘26 class

 

[oldhusky]

Imagine a lineup of KK Arnold, Heckel, Blanca, Sarah Strong and Okeke.
Who is Sarah Okeke’s primary recruiter from UConn?

Or a big lineup adding the Big O for Heckel, and moving Okeke to the 4, Sarah to the 3, and Blanca to the 2!

 

[IndyMark]

Or a big lineup adding the Big O for Heckel, and moving Okeke to the 4, Sarah to the 3, and Blanca to the 2!

That would be a nightmare for any opposing offenses. I sure hope we land Okeke!

 

[Basingstoke]

Or a big lineup adding the Big O for Heckel, and moving Okeke to the 4, Sarah to the 3, and Blanca to the 2!

You've forgotten Morgan at the 1...

 

[Stronga12]

The "giants" lineup that would make sense with regards to floor spacing would be Cheli - Blanca - Strong - Vukosa - Okeke

 

[IndyMark]

The "giants" lineup that would make sense with regards to floor spacing would be Cheli - Blanca - Strong - Vukosa - Okeke

That would be a very formidable lineup.