Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
By CHIP MILLER & ADAM ZAGORIALITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Chris Obekpa is still planning a visit to Oregon before he makes his college choice.
“He’s gonna reschedule the visit,” Our Savior New American assistant C.J. Lipscombe said at the Real Deal in the Rock where Obekpa is playing with New Heights. “I’m not sure when, but he’s gonna reschedule it.”
The 6-foot-9 Obekpa was supposed to trip to the Pac-12 school April 22-24, but postponed the visit.
Obekpa has taken officials to DePaul, Cincinnati and St. John’s and unofficials to Providence and UConn. All of those schools remain in the mix for his services.
Asked about a potential May 5 announcement date, Lipscombe said: “No that’s not certain, that’s not certain, because he’s not rescheduled the Oregon visit so we’re not sure yet.”
If Obekpa takes an official to Oregon he would still have one left prior to the end of the late signing period May 16.
Asked if he would take a fifth visit, Lipscombe said, “I’m not sure yet, I’ve got to talk with him.”
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
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By CHIP MILLER & ADAM ZAGORIA
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Chris Obekpa is still planning a visit to Oregon before he makes his college choice.
“He’s gonna reschedule the visit,” Our Savior New American assistant C.J. Lipscombe said at the Real Deal in the Rock where Obekpa is playing with New Heights. “I’m not sure when, but he’s gonna reschedule it.”
The 6-foot-9 Obekpa was supposed to trip to the Pac-12 school April 22-24, but postponed the visit.
Obekpa has taken officials to DePaul, Cincinnati and St. John’s and unofficials to Providence and UConn. All of those schools remain in the mix for his services.
Asked about a potential May 5 announcement date, Lipscombe said: “No that’s not certain, that’s not certain, because he’s not rescheduled the Oregon visit so we’re not sure yet.”
If Obekpa takes an official to Oregon he would still have one left prior to the end of the late signing period May 16.
Asked if he would take a fifth visit, Lipscombe said, “I’m not sure yet, I’ve got to talk with him.”
