Overview
- Sara Okeke committed to USC on Tuesday, choosing the Trojans over Kentucky, Indiana and Texas.
- She is USC’s third five-star in the 2026 cycle, joining No. 1 recruit Saniyah Hall and Australian standout Sitaya Fagan.
- ESPN now ranks USC No. 1 in the 2026 recruiting class following Okeke’s pledge.
- At DME Academy this season, she is averaging 17 points and 7 rebounds while shooting nearly 70% from the field, with DME expected at Chipotle Nationals on April 2–4.
- She was the 2025 FIBA U18 EuroBasket MVP after averaging 13.8 points on 57% shooting with 7.1 rebounds, drawing stylistic comparisons to Nneka Ogwumike.