Xavier Musketeers land LSU transfer center Mike Nwoko

Nwoko brings veteran presence and SEC experience to Xavier's frontcourt.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:34pm

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The Xavier Musketeers have landed a commitment from LSU transfer center Mike Nwoko. Nwoko, a 6-foot-10, 261-pound forward, is a veteran with SEC experience, having started 61 games over the last two seasons at Mississippi State and LSU. He averaged a career-high 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for LSU last season, shooting 61% from the field.

Why it matters

Nwoko's addition provides much-needed experience and physicality in the frontcourt for Xavier, which had inconsistent play at the center position last season. His rebounding and interior scoring will help bolster Xavier's roster as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Nwoko entered the transfer portal after one season at LSU, where he set career highs in points, rebounds, and field goal percentage. Prior to LSU, he spent a year at Mississippi State. Nwoko will be Xavier's fourth stop in four collegiate seasons, having started his career at Miami. He is a native of Toronto, Ontario and has represented Canada in FIBA youth competitions.

  • Nwoko entered the transfer portal on April 7, 2026.
  • Nwoko committed to Xavier on April 8, 2026.

The players

Mike Nwoko

A 6-foot-10, 261-pound transfer center who spent the last two seasons starting in the SEC at Mississippi State and LSU, where he averaged a career-high 13.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season.

Jovan Milicevic

A junior forward for Xavier who is also a native of Toronto, Ontario and has represented Canada in FIBA youth competitions.

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What’s next

Nwoko will look to provide an immediate impact for Xavier in the 2026-27 season, as the Musketeers aim to build on their recent success and compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Xavier has addressed a key need in the frontcourt by landing the experienced and productive transfer Mike Nwoko from the SEC. His addition should give the Musketeers more size, physicality, and scoring punch in the paint as they look to take the next step as a program.