Charles Okwandu

[Joobie]

Is on campus today. He says he's playing "semi-pro" ball in Florida. He's on campus to say "Hi" to former teammates & coaches. Glad I was able to say hi to him!

 

[specialisthusky]

I am familiar with a friend of Chuck's and had the opportunity to chat with him a few times. Genuinely one of the nicest guys you will find and just downright loves Uconn. Glad to hear he is still playing ball.

 

[amory]

What kind of semi pro ball? Surely not basketball...

 

[UChusky916]

counting down the seconds before the post showing that Chuck "loves this team".

Good to hear he's still balling, the dude was vastly underrated in our title run.

 

[3rdbass]

I remember taking a picture with him for the UCONN after party when we won in Houston in 2011. Nice guy and I felt so small next to him. LOL.

That Houston trip was so fun and the after party with coaches including JC and players was great.

 

[CTBasketball]

Charles Okwandu is UConn's Heart and Soul. Probably the best facebook group ever.

 

[huskyniner]

Can't seem to find the "I Love This Team" video anymore. Damnit.

edit: Nevermind, I found it and uploaded it to Youtube so we'll have it forever

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Can't seem to find the "I Love This Team" video anymore. Damnit.

edit: Nevermind, I found it and uploaded it to Youtube so we'll have it forever

It is a telling video. Pretty much puts everything into a nutshell and emphasizes the importance of great team chemistry. Without it you are toast.

 

[LeeOtisWilson]

I remember taking a picture with him for the UCONN after party when we won in Houston in 2011. Nice guy and I felt so small next to him. LOL.

That Houston trip was so fun and the after party with coaches including JC and players was great.

That's what she said!

 

[CAHUSKY]

I remember taking a picture with him for the UCONN after party when we won in Houston in 2011. Nice guy and I felt so small next to him. LOL.

That Houston trip was so fun and the after party with coaches including JC and players was great.

The after party at the hotel was one of the most enjoyable UCONN experiences ive ever had. Both in the ballroom and hotel lobby afterwards. Lots of drinking and socializing with UCONN fans, ex players, ex coaches, etc. One big, happy UCONN family. My favorite part was when JC left the party and everyone gave him a rousing ovation as he headed up the escalator. I was sure that was the last time we would see him on the UCONN sideline (although it wasn't) and it was very moving.

 

[TDog9]

Chuck is now the Head Basketball Coach at Two Rivers Magnet School in East Hartford.

 

[Joobie]

REALLY?! That is awesome news! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Jerry1714]

What kind of semi pro ball? Surely not basketball...

http://tampabayrebels.com/playerfile_charles_okwandu.html

 

[Dove]

School paper reporter: "Coach, how do you think the Hurricanes will do this year?"

Coach Ikwandu: "I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!"

 

[Devland]

I have seen Chuck about 4 times at Whole Foods in Glastonbury. I have also run into KO and Ray there. It seems to be a UConn hang out.

 

[TDog9]

REALLY?! That is awesome news! Thanks for sharing...

Here's the schedule for this season if you find yourself near a gym:

Two Rivers 2015-16 Varsity Boys Basketball Schedule
22 Events Listed
|| Bolton (Scrim.) Away - Bolton High School
[Directions] 6:00 p.m.
Tue., 12/15 Coventry (Scrim.) Away - Matthew J. Hurlock Gymnasium
[Directions] 4:00 p.m.
Sat., 12/19 Stafford Away - Stafford High School
[Directions] 2:00 p.m.
Tue., 12/22 MLC Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Mon., 12/28 Somers Away - Somers High School
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Wed., 12/30 Northwest Catholic Away - Northwest Catholic High School
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Mon., 1/4 Suffield Away - Suffield High School
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Wed., 1/6 Public Safety Away - Public Safety Academy
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Tue., 1/12 Aerospace Home - TBA
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Fri., 1/15 Achievement First Away -
[Directions] 4:30 p.m.
Wed., 1/20 Amistad Away - Amistad High School
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Fri., 1/22 Med-Ed Prep Away - Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Academy
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Tue., 1/26 HMTCA Away - The Learning Corridor
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Wed., 1/27 Stafford Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Fri., 1/29 MLC Away - Metropolitan Learning Center
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Tue., 2/2 Public Safety Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:30 p.m.
Fri., 2/5 Aerospace Away - Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Tue., 2/9 Achievement First Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
A request to make the following change(s) to the above event has been submitted
by one of the schools involved, but has not yet been accepted by the other --
Change date to 02/10/16
Fri., 2/12 Farmington Away - Farmington High School
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Mon., 2/15 Med-Ed Prep Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.
Tue., 2/16 Prince Tech Away - Mark Snyder Gymnasium
[Directions] 6:00 p.m.
Thu., 2/18 HMTCA Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.

 

[Huskies4ever]

The after party at the hotel was one of the most enjoyable UCONN experiences ive ever had. Both in the ballroom and hotel lobby afterwards. Lots of drinking and socializing with UCONN fans, ex players, ex coaches, etc. One big, happy UCONN family. My favorite part was when JC left the party and everyone gave him a rousing ovation as he headed up the escalator. I was sure that was the last time we would see him on the UCONN sideline (although it wasn't) and it was very moving.

What a coward!

 

[Sandeman]

Is on campus today. He says he's playing "semi-pro" ball in Florida. He's on campus to say "Hi" to former teammates & coaches. Glad I was able to say hi to him!

Next week he is playing against the Flint Tropics. I hear that team is stacked.

 

[NorwalkHusky]

DUDE! Chuck was awesome I remember the girl he dated lived on my floor sophomore year he would always come chill in the lounge with us. I never understood how he fit in a Twin XL bed and joked with him about it all the time. He would always take the elevator too even though we were only on the second floor LOL I remember we came back from carriage super late one night around 3 or 4 and we saw chuck walking in around the same time. Mind you they had the big game against Louisville the next day. It was senior night i believe 2010.

Anyways good for him was always a super nice dude.

 

[RichZ]

Here's the schedule for this season

Tue., 12/22 MLC Home - Learning Corridor Gym
[Directions] 7:00 p.m.

They seem to play most of their games Away, which makes sense, since they appear to play their Home games in a hallway somewhere.

 

[TDog9]

Courant finally picked up the article:

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...ndu-uconn-two-rivers-1227-20151226-story.html