Christopher Obekpa
Nigeria/C/
NigeriaPlayer Info
Christopher Obekpa is a Nigerian professional basketball center, renowned almost exclusively for his elite shot-blocking and defensive prowess. Born in Makurdi, Obekpa played college basketball at St. John's University in the United States, where he immediately made a name for himself as one of the nation's premier rim protectors, setting school shot-blocking records. Now 31 years old and wearing number 77, his professional career has taken him across the globe, with stints in leagues from Europe to Asia and the Middle East. At 206 cm, Obekpa's game is singularly focused on defense: he possesses incredible timing and leaping ability, making him a constant deterrent at the basket. While his offensive game remains limited, his value to a team is immense on the defensive end, where he can single-handedly alter an opponent's strategy. He has also been a candidate for the Nigerian national team, the D'Tigers, fitting their profile of athletic, defensive-minded big men. Christopher Obekpa's career is a masterclass in specialization, proving that an elite defensive skill can provide a long and successful professional pathway in basketball.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
FIBA AF Qualifier 2027Group Stage
GP
3
MPG
5
PPG
0.67
2PM%
100%
3PM%
0%
REB
2.33
AST
0
STL
0.33
BLK
1.33
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
More
No Data Available
Statistics
FIBA AF Qualifier 2027Group Stage
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
3
Games Started
1
Minutes
5
Points
0.67
Rebound
2.33
Assist
0
Block
1.33
Steal
0.33
Field Goal %
100%
3-Point Field Goal %
0%
Free Throw %
0%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
2.33
Turnovers
0
Assists/Turnovers
NaN
Personal Fouls
0.33
Total Data
Points
2
Rebound
7
Assist
0
Block
4
Steal
1
Field Goal %
100%
3-Point Field Goal %
0%
Free Throw %
0%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
7
Turnovers
0
Personal Fouls
1