(2013) C Joseph Uchebo [Pittsburgh Commit]

[Minnesota_husker]

Player: Joseph Uchebo

Hometown: Raleigh, NC

School: Chipola (Florida) Junior College

Position: Center

Height: 6'10"

Weight: 260

Offers: Pitt

Interest:Minn, Coastal Carolina, Louisville

 

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While one men’s basketball recruit is finishing up his official visit with Nebraska today, another may be lining up a trip to Lincoln.

A source confirmed Saturday that Nebraska is in the mix for Joseph Uchebo, a 6-foot-11, 260-pound center from Chipola (Florida) Junior College and a former commit to North Carolina State.

Uchebo, who has visited Pitt and is visiting Minnesota, may also visit N.C. State, Oklahoma State and Nebraska.

A native of Enugu, Nigeria, Uchebo attended Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, N.C., but went the junior college route after issues with the NCAA Clearinghouse prevented him from joining the 2011 class at N.C. State.

Uchebo averaged 12.3 points and 12.3 rebounds his freshman season at Chipola but suffered a knee injury and sat out this past season. That means he has three seasons of eligibility.

As for Mikael Herbert, the 6-foot-10, 211-pound forward visiting Lincoln this weekend, it’s important to note he’s not yet received an official offer from Nebraska, which is doing its due diligence in its recruitment of the Finland native.

Nebraska is also interested in a couple of Division I transfers, but until those players are officially released from their current scholarships, we won't likely know their names.

Nebraska has one scholarship opening for the 2013-14 season.

One factor to keep in mind as Nebraska carefully plans its roster: The coaching staff has little wiggle room with its APR (Academic Performance Rating) and can’t afford much turnover, now or down the road.

[Minnesota_husker]

http://www.youtube.c...v=nal7_h934-I#!

[Omaha-Husker]

Yes please.

[bball_backer]

I don't think Miles will be able to pull it off, but this guy has HUGE potential. After his freshman year at Chipola people were saying the NBA was in his future. If he's healthy, this kid could be a stud.

[Minnesota_husker]

This kid would be a stud.. Big.. strong.. athletic.

[Haspula]

Would you guys say he's better than Atewe?

[SouthLincoln Husker]

Different type of player than Atewe. He is a big strong post player. For Nebraska, he would be a team changer!

[bball_backer]

Different type of player than Atewe. He is a big strong post player. For Nebraska, he would be a team changer!

Agree 110%

[RedRedJarvisRedwine]

Just one! Can we get just one of these guys. Get one here, have some success and maybe the flood gates open!

[SUHperman]

Robin Washut just tweeted we might have started on him too late and may not be able to get a visit.

[BigRedBuster]

So....Louisville Want Agua AnD This Guy? Aren'T They The Same Type Player?

 

I Have No Idea Why My Droid CapitalIses Everything.

[Lil' Red]

Ryan James ‏@RyanJamesMN

Just to clarify any confusion, Joseph Uchebo just told me he signed with Pitt. So there ya go.

[Minnesota_husker]

I guess we will have to bring in the Fin now....

 

Great-- another tall-- thin--european.

[SouthLincoln Husker]

If he was that good, he would of had an offer. I do not think Miles will fill the schollie without it helping the team. There was also mention of a couple possible transfers. Its time to wait & see what happens next.

[SouthLincoln Husker]

If he was that good, he would of had an offer. I do not think Miles will fill the schollie without it helping the team. There was also mention of a couple possible transfers. Its time to wait & see what happens next.

Sorry, I am talking about the Fin, not Uchebo.