Uche Izoje
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2029 WNBA Draft
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Player Profile
A prospect for the 2029 WNBA Draft, Uche Izoje is a 6’3″ center who was named the 2026 ACC Rookie of the Year. The Nigerian native arrived at Syracuse with three years of professional experience in Japan and immediately anchored the Orange with 15.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. Izoje is a double-double machine with 14 on the season. While she is primarily a low-post anchor who dominates the glass, she has shown the ability to face up and hit from the elbow, though her game remains defined by elite rim protection and interior play.
Notable Teammates
Laila Phelia (Syracuse)
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | MIN | FGM-FGA | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | SYR | 30 | 28.2 | 6.8/12.3 | 55.4 | 0.0/0.1 | 0.0 | 1.6/3.1 | 53.3 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 15.2 |
Game Analysis
- vs. Cal (Mar 2026) – Syracuse was in danger of losing to Cal. Uche Izoje didn’t allow it to, with a 23 point, 10 rebound and 4 block performance.
- Florida State (Jan 2026) – Uche Izoje scored a game-high 21 points on 10-13 shooting, while also ripping down 17 rebounds along with four blocks, two steals, and two assists. [Watch the highlights.]
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