UCLA WBB Incoming Freshman Wins EuroBasket MVP, Gold Medal
UCLA incoming freshman Somto Okafor put together a standout performance for Spain in the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket.
UCLA basketball sensation Somto Okafor shined brightly representing Spain at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket in Sweden. The incoming freshman to the Bruins secured a team gold medal and was awarded the tournament's Most Valuable Player title. Okafor's impressive contributions were evident as she averaged an impressive 15.3 points per game, leading her team.
Okafor's stellar performance earned her a spot on the tournament's All-Star Five. While Okafor led the scoring charts, her UCLA teammates Lena Bilić, Christina Karamouzi, and Lina Jerković competed in their respective FIBA U20 and U18 tournaments. Bilić and Karamouzi returned to UCLA for the 2026-27 season, with the addition of five new transfers to bolster the roster following the departure of six seniors to the 2026 WNBA Draft.
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