From UP to OSU: Favor Onoh's Journey to NCAA and Professional Basketball
Favor Onoh, the University of the Philippines' standout center and UAAP Season 86 Rookie of the Year, has transferred to Oklahoma State University to play in the US-NCAA. The 19-year-old Nigerian, who is also in consideration for naturalization by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, aims to further her basketball career and education at OSU. Despite missing Season 87 due to knee injuries, Onoh is now fully recovered and set to start training with the Cowgirls for the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.
Key Points
Favor Onoh, a key player for UP Fighting Maroons, has moved to OSU to play in the US-NCAA.
Onoh was the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball Rookie of the Year and is considered for naturalization by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.
She credits UP for her development and sees OSU as an opportunity to further her basketball skills and education.
Onoh missed Season 87 due to knee injuries but is now fully recovered.
She will start training with OSU for the Big 12 Tournament, aiming to play professionally.
UP's Office for Athletics and Sports Development Director Bo Perasol expressed pride in Onoh's development and her move to a bigger stage.
