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Stanford Freshman Ebuka Okorie Named ACC Rookie of the Week for Third Time
Okorie continues to be one of the top freshmen in the ACC and the country.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Stanford freshman point guard Ebuka Okorie was named ACC Rookie of the Week for the third time this season. In two games last week, Okorie averaged 28.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game, leading the Cardinal to victories over Pittsburgh and SMU.
Why it matters
Okorie's consistent standout performances have been crucial to Stanford's success this season, as the team is flirting with a 20-win season despite a 7-9 conference record. The freshman's individual accolades highlight his emergence as one of the top young talents in the ACC.
The details
In Stanford's 75-67 win over Pittsburgh, Okorie recorded 34 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. He followed that up with a 22-point, 6-assist, 2-steal effort in a 95-75 victory over SMU. On the season, Okorie is averaging 22.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
- Okorie was named ACC Rookie of the Week on Monday, March 2, 2026.
- Stanford defeated Pittsburgh on Wednesday, February 28, 2026.
- Stanford defeated SMU on Saturday, February 25, 2026.
The players
Ebuka Okorie
A freshman point guard for the Stanford Cardinal basketball team.
Stanford Cardinal
The men's basketball team of Stanford University, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
What they’re saying
“Okorie continues to be one of the top freshmen in both the ACC and the country. The fact that Stanford is flirting with another 20-win season (18-11, 7-9 ACC) is a testament to how good Okorie is. They wouldn't be in this position without him.”
— Ben Parker, Author (on3.com)
What’s next
Stanford has an important road trip at Notre Dame (Wednesday) and NC State (Saturday) to close out the regular season this week before heading to Charlotte for the ACC tournament.
The takeaway
Ebuka Okorie's standout freshman season has been a driving force behind Stanford's success, and his continued development could help the Cardinal make a deep run in the ACC tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
