2017-18 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jersey Number 0
Mike Okauru
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Raleigh, N.C.
- High School:
- Brewster Academy
Bio
Overview
2017-18, Freshman Season
Prep
Personal
- Combo guard who was a regular rotation player throughout 69 appearances at Florida, averaging 2.6 points.
- Rated a four-star prospect by ESPN and a three-star prospect by Rivals and 247sports. Ranked the No. 8 player out of the state of North Carolina.
- Great size and athleticism with playmaking ability.
- Hit a big 3-pointer in wins at Arkansas and Georgia and at home vs. Vanderbilt.
- Had his best outing of the year in the regular season finale at Kentucky, posting six points, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes.
2017-18, Freshman Season
- Made his first career start in the win vs. #12 Auburn.
- Showed a scoring knack with 13 points in his collegiate debut and followed with a 15-point outing vs. Stanford at the PK80.
- Posted a 14-point effort in 14 minutes vs. Georgia, giving him three straight games with at least eight points scored.
- Played 10+ minutes in 10 of the Gators’ last 12 games of the season.
- Shot .404 from 3-point range as a freshman, hitting 19 of 47 attempts.
Prep
- Helped Brewster to a 33-0 record and a national championship as a senior.
- Before Brewster, played his high school ball at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, N.C.
Personal
- Parents are Helen Ayewah and AB Okauru and siblings are Shana and Sam Okauru.
- Nicknames are Mike and Money Mike.
- Favorite NBA player is Russell Westbrook.
- Prides himself on being a winner and very competitive.
- Also considered Georgia Tech.
Tommy Haugh Media Availability 9-22-25
Monday, September 22
Alex Condon Media Availability 9-22-25
Monday, September 22
Todd Golden Media Availability 9-22-25
Monday, September 22
Xaivian Lee Press Conference 6-17-25
Tuesday, June 17
