2026 Recruiting: Sara Okeke

[From Canada]

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

I don't know who Sara Okeke's main recruiter is at UConn. I would advise her to be accompanied by Sarah Strong and Blanca Quinonez, two players who speak Spanish fluently. Having two teammates with whom you can communicate in your native language would be a significant advantage.

 

[IndyMark]

I don't know who Sara Okeke's main recruiter is at UConn. I would advise her to be accompanied by Sarah Strong and Blanca Quinonez, two players who speak Spanish fluently. Having two teammates with whom you can communicate in your native language would be a significant advantage.

Absolutely right!!

 

[southie]

Okeke started following several Kentucky wbb signees on Instagram, and vice versa. Wonder if she made a recent visit to UK, or will be soon.

 

[IndyMark]

Okeke started following several Kentucky wbb signees on Instagram, and vice versa. Wonder if she made a recent visit to UK, or will be soon.

Hopefully she plans on visiting UCONN soon.
Does Sara follow any of the UCONN players on Instagram?

 

[Rings R Us]

Hopefully she plans on visiting UCONN soon.
Does Sara follow any of the UCONN players on Instagram?

Looks like she only follows Coach Valley. Not sure if there is as much interest as everyone says because I haven't seen Uconn tied to her in awhile, however UConn always seems to keep things pretty quiet with recruiting. If we start seeing her following other UConn players on Social Media, we will most likely know we have some more traction going with her.

 

[IndyMark]

Looks like she only follows Coach Valley. Not sure if there is as much interest as everyone says because I haven't seen Uconn tied to her in awhile, however UConn always seems to keep things pretty quiet with recruiting. If we start seeing her following other UConn players on Social Media, we will most likely know we have some more traction going with her.

Thanks for the update.

 

[NycUcWbbFan]

“Okeke's physicality is unmatched in the 2026 class. At 6-4, her combination of length, agility and instinct can't be taught, and she's an imposing paint presence who finishes well with both hands and is a fantastic rim-runner. She has made unofficial visits to Indiana, Louisville and Miami, though UConn and Texas are still in the mix. She plans to take more visits after the high school season.”

“It's not a stretch to say Okeke is reminiscent of the Ogwumike sisters, Nneka and Chiney, who played at Stanford, either.” ESPN

 

[IndyMark]

“Okeke's physicality is unmatched in the 2026 class. At 6-4, her combination of length, agility and instinct can't be taught, and she's an imposing paint presence who finishes well with both hands and is a fantastic rim-runner. She has made unofficial visits to Indiana, Louisville and Miami, though UConn and Texas are still in the mix. She plans to take more visits after the high school season.”

“It's not a stretch to say Okeke is reminiscent of the Ogwumike sisters, Nneka and Chiney, who played at Stanford, either.” ESPN

Really hope that UConn can gain some momentum with Okeke.

 

[IndyMark]

I saw this post on Facebook. I saw a part of this article posted yesterday in this thread.

Sara Okeke: Women’s Basketball Recruit Who Could Outperform Her Ranking​

January 29, 2026

SHANE LAFLIN: ESPN – Murmurs about Okeke’s play began this summer after an MVP performance at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket (13.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 57% FG through the tournament, including 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the final), well before she arrived in the U.S. She’s carried that momentum into this high school season, averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds and shooting nearly 70% from the field — and has the recruiting world abuzz.

Okeke’s physicality is unmatched in the 2026 class. At 6-4, her combination of length, agility, and instinct can’t be taught, and she’s an imposing paint presence who finishes well with both hands and is a fantastic rim-runner. She has made unofficial visits to Indiana, Louisville, and Miami, though UConn and Texas are still in the mix. She plans to take more visits after the high school season.

College comparison: Madison Francis (Mississippi State), Toby Fournier (Duke)
Okeke moves with such uncommon fluidity for her size, much like Francis and Fournier, who both stepped into productive roles right away. It’s not a stretch to say Okeke is reminiscent of the Ogwumike sisters, Nneka and Chiney, who played at Stanford, either.

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[Gus Mahler]

Sounds like she's bigger than the Ogwumike sisters.

 

[IndyMark]

I saw this today, in regards to Sara Okeke…

We're proud to announce that five student-athletes have been named 2026 McDonald’s All American Nominees, a prestigious national recognition reserved for the game’s elite high school basketball talent.

On the boys’ side, Nathan Kirk earned nomination honors. Representing the girls’ program, nominees include GiGi Battle, Chikae Desdunes, Sther Ubaka, and Sara Okeke.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

The other good news is that the Florida last championship game (7 classes) is on March 14th, and the NCAAs start for the women on 20 March (Friday) or 21 March (Saturday) this year (UConn won't be in the first 4, of course). With 8 games remaining in the regular season, March (St. John's on 3/1/26 and then Big East Toruney @ Mohegan Sun (3/6/-3/9 (UConn's days: Sat-Mon as #1 seed))) will be upon us in no time at all.

Sara posted earlier that she would be seriously considering resuming her campus visits after the (FL) High School season is over.

March 21st (or March 20th) would be a good time for Sara Okeke to visit Storrs! The Men should be hosting around that time as well (currently #3 in the nation...). (four other schools might be having the same situation: Michigan, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, and Duke for the sixteen possible campus hosts for the 1st two rounds).

Go Huskies, keep the wins coming one play at a time!!!

 

[HuskylnSC]

he Men should be hosting around that time as well (currently #3 in the nation...).

The men don't host. Thank you for your loyalty to the women's side!

 

[IndyMark]

I saw a few months ago that UConn, LSU, South Carolina and Texas were her top 4. Is that still the case?

 

[visitingcock]

I saw a few months ago that UConn, LSU, South Carolina and Texas were her top 4. Is that still the case?

She visited SCar back in the early Fall preseason but speculation is that her interest dwindled after we signed Tournabize . FWIW since then she has taken two officials to none the four you mention.

Every high recruit seems to get mentioned as having interest in the top programs of her recruiting year.

 

[IndyMark]

She visited SCar back in the early Fall preseason but speculation is that her interest dwindled after we signed Tournabize . FWIW since then she has taken two officials to none the four you mention.

Every high recruit seems to get mentioned as having interest in the top programs of her recruiting year.

Thanks so much the response. Fingers crossed that she sees what she wants to see at UCONN.

 

[southie]

Okeke started following several Kentucky wbb signees on Instagram, and vice versa. Wonder if she made a recent visit to UK, or will be soon.

Apparently, Okeke will be visiting Kentucky for their upcoming game against Vanderbilt.

 

[IndyMark]

Apparently, Okeke will be visiting Kentucky for their upcoming game against Vanderbilt.

This is really big news for Kentucky. I wonder if Okeke follows any current UCONN players, or the coaching staff. I would imagine that Sara and Olivia Vulkosa would follow each other.