Sat out the 2005-06 season per NCAA transfer regulations, and he will be a senior in 2006-07

Texas Tech ... Spent three seasons under Bobby Knight at Texas Tech , playing in 2002-03 and 2004-05 ... as a sophomore, played in 17 games, starting two ... averaged 2.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game ... was fourth on Texas Tech with eight blocked shots ... a very good free throw shooter, going 18-for-25, a .720 clip ... played in 20 games, earning a start against the University of Texas ... had a season-high seven rebounds against Nicholls State ... also scored 15 points in that game ... averaged 1.7 points per game ... earned a scholarship at Texas Tech over Sean May, who was the 13th overall selection by the Charlotte Bobcats in 2005.

High School ... Lettered in basketball at Taft High School his senior year, after he transferred from Sunnybrook Christian Academy ... averaged 16.7 points and 8.7 rebounds as a senior ... shot 64 percent from the field ... was considered a top 30 player in the nation out of high school ... selected for McDonald's All-American Game.

Personal ... his parents are John and Justina Ofoegbu ... his birthday is November 8, 1982 ... has four brothers and sisters: Ike, Rosy, Chika, and Uche ... his father is a minister ... will major in physical education.