Any news on Orukpe?

[Wuzee]

When we're talking "bad roads" here's what we're talking about. The following is an excerpt from a rather colorful editorial from a journalist named UGOCHUKWU EJINKEONYE about the Lagos to Benin Expressway (EO lives in Benin).
[/quote] Are you sure he's from Benin? Benin is 200 miles east of Lagos. I believe he is from Mushin, a suburb of Lagos (about 6 miles).[/quote]


He was listed on the Ebun Comets Web site as being from Benin City, which fit with what the coaches said about the distance he needed to travel.

[WyoWu]

Anyone else notice this little nugget: The lone center listed on the roster is Ehimen Orukpe, a 7-footer who is stuck in Nigeria and a presence on the team only due to his digitally altered mug shot in the media guide. from Shockers overcome size issues - so far?

Why digitally altered? I'm beginning to wonder if this dude really exists.

[wsu789]

Digitally altered to have a consistent background with the photos of the other players. It may have put him in a suit as well.

[tropicalshox]

Basketball Without Borders-Africa is an NBA sponsored event. Orupke was an all-star at this Fall's event. I don't think the NBA would take part in a scam.

[rrshock]

Basketball Without Borders-Africa is an NBA sponsored event. Orupke was an all-star at this Fall's event. I don't think the NBA would take part in a scam.

They scam people out of money every night that pay to go to those games.

[WyoWu]

Basketball Without Borders-Africa is an NBA sponsored event. Orupke was an all-star at this Fall's event. I don't think the NBA would take part in a scam.

Dude your snark detector is broken.

[DoubleJayAlum]

Basketball Without Borders-Africa is an NBA sponsored event. Orupke was an all-star at this Fall's event. I don't think the NBA would take part in a scam.

They scam people out of money every night that pay to go to those games.

:yahoo:

[Denver Shocker]

bump

Any news?

[goshocks]

my guess is that he will be in a uniform next season.
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[SubGod22]

my guess is that he will be in a uniform next season.

Maybe...

[RoyalShock]

my guess is that he will be in a uniform next season.

Yep, that's my vote. I know some are worried about him jumping ship, but he appears to be very loyal to Okon. If Okon is here next year, I expect Orukpe to be, as well.

[Cdizzle]

my guess is that he will be in a uniform next season.

Which uniform?

[lemuel777]

Wuzee you're right. Orukpe has about a 5 hour drive to get to Lagos.

Next week is it. :yahoo:

[WuDrWu]

What?

[rrshock]

What?

Ditto.

He ain't gonna be here.