Sooners Welcome Ijeoma Odimgbe

NORMAN – University of Oklahoma women's basketball head coach Sherri Coale announced the signing of prep star Ijeoma Odimgbe to a national letter of intent. Odimgbe, who will join the Sooners for the 2015-16 campaign, is a 6-4 forward from Johnson High School in Savannah, Georgia.

Odimgbe, who goes by EJ, is considered one of the best in the nation at her position and is currently ranked 19^th at forward by ESPN HoopGurlz.

"EJ is an explosive athlete who is a terrific shot blocker and a relentless rebounder," stated Coale. "She is an outstanding young lady and we are honored to welcome her to our family."

As a junior in 2013-14, Odimgbe led the Johnson High squad to the deepest playoff run in school history, reaching the Class AAA Elite Eight. In the game that secured the Atom Smashers a spot in the Georgia State Championship playoffs for only the third time in school history and the first since 1979, Odimgbe had a dominating performance with 15 points, 13 blocks and five rebounds.

Odimgbe ended her junior season averaging 12.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.1 blocks per game. She registered double-digit points 21 times, double-figure rebounds on 13 occasions and double-figure blocks twice, along with 10 double-doubles and one triple-double.

The impressive triple-double came in a tough five-point setback to rival Beach High. Odimgbe poured in 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 11 shots.

Odimgbe is also a stellar volleyball player. She currently leads the Atom Smashers with 162 kills, 71 service aces, 34 blocks and a 54.2 kill percentage.

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