Recruiting Report: Francis Nwaokorie (2021)
Champlin Park frontcourt standout Francis Nwaokorie Francis Nwaokorie 6'7" | C Champlin Park | 2021 State MN will be one of the most sought after bigs in the upper Midwest. Francis spoke with Prep Hoops today about the spring and…
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Continue ReadingChamplin Park frontcourt standout Francis Nwaokorie Francis Nwaokorie 6'7" | C Champlin Park | 2021 State MN will be one of the most sought after bigs in the upper Midwest. Francis spoke with Prep Hoops today about the spring and his recruitment.
What is the 6-foot-7 junior looking for in a school?
“I’m looking for a school where the bigs are really featured and used well in the offense,” Francis said. “A place where I can compete and also get better and really completely develop my game. In terms of academics a school that can also provide a major in athletic training or criminal justice.”
Nwaokorie has heard from a long list of college programs plus he’s taken a virtual visit one division one program.
“I’m hearing from Woffard, Liberty, VMI, North Dakota State, North Dakota, Cornell, Army West Point, Minot State, Southwest Minnesota State, and Purdue Southwest,” Francis said. “I had a virtual visit to Liberty.”
Francis has kept up with his basketball routine on a daily basis, just in a different way.
“I am very fortunate to have a basketball hoop right outside my house. So I go out there a lot and do drills that I have learned from past coaches/trainers.
“I have been working a lot on my outside game. So I can also be a threat outside as well as inside. And also working on my defense so I can be better at guarding all positions.”
Francis will be playing with the Minnesota Fury this 17u season. He is coming off a 17 point per game junior season that also included 9.5 rebounds a contest.