Charles Okwandu to play ball in Florida Basketball Association

[HU5KIES]

https://twitter.com/UConnMBB/status/324507413334077440

 

[Uconn93]

I've lived in Florida for the past 20 years....and I had no idea that the FBA existed. Good luck Chuck!

 

[Irishboy9780]

One of the most underrated heros of the 2011 championship team. Was never an offense threat, but his key blocks and rebounds kept us afloat.

 

[tentoes4rings]

One of the most underrated heros of the 2011 championship team. Was never an offense threat, but his key blocks and rebounds kept us afloat.

I couldn't agree more. When we struggled in 11-12 many people just attributed it to losing the enormity of Kemba's contributions while overlooking what DBev brought off the court and Chuck contributed at least on the court. By his senior season he was similar to Jake in terms of defensive presence and rebounding. He may not have blocked 4 shots per game but he provided a strong presence down low that the team critically needed. From what I've heard he's a nice kid too so I hope things work out great for him.

 

[phillionaire]

Does he love his team is the biggest question

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Does he love his team is the biggest question

Actually, it's the biggest non-question!

 

[intlzncster]

Chuck!

 

[NaughtybyNapier]

I couldn't agree more. When we struggled in 11-12 many people just attributed it to losing the enormity of Kemba's contributions while overlooking what DBev brought off the court and Chuck contributed at least on the court. By his senior season he was similar to Jake in terms of defensive presence and rebounding. He may not have blocked 4 shots per game but he provided a strong presence down low that the team critically needed. From what I've heard he's a nice kid too so I hope things work out great for him.

Last summer I saw Chuck on the beach on Block Island with some of his homies. He seemed a little shy when I approached him to congratulate/thank him for 2011, but he was very polite and gracious. I actually asked him straight out about his BET interview, at which point he immediately brightened up, saying "Oh yeah, I always watch that video." It was great!

 

[huskyniner]

Does he love his team is the biggest question

OH HELL YEAH

 

[Huskybass]

Chuck played a key role and kept improving. Best of luck Chuck.