At a glance
Name: Ike Okoye
University: Boise State
Sport: Men's Basketball
Number: 3
Year: Senior
Major: Bus. Mgmt
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Q: When and why did you start to play basketball?
A: When I was in Elementary school. It was a way to get out the house.
Q: What other sports did you play growing up?
A: Football, baseball, soccer, track & field.
Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off the court?
A: Meeting new people while playing this game.
Q: Why did you choose to attend Boise State?
A: A lot of reasons.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Hitting a game winner to send our team to the playoff.
Q: What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: I'm two classes away from my degree.
Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: Get my degree and continue playing basketball after college.
Q: What's on your iPod?
A: Everything.
Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the court?
A: Watch sports.
Q: If you had to live on a desert island for a year and could only take three items with you, what would you take?
A: My phone, iPod, and my money.
Q: Name your favorite class...
A: Basketball class with Coach Graham.
Q: What is your game day routine?
A: Eat, sleep, play!
Q: What are your expectations for your team this season?
A: Go to NCAA Tourney.
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Sportscenter.
Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My Mother.
Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: Continue playing basketball professionally.
Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: Trust no one but yourself.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: Chad Ocho Cinco.
Q: If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which actor would play your role?
A: Denzel Washington.
Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be your first purchase?
A: Buy my mom a house with a big kitchen.
Q: Describe the perfect meal...
A: Anything that makes me full.