Texas Tech reportedly has signed Stephanie Okechukwu, who at 7-feet would be the tallest player in women\u2019s college basketball if the NCAA approves her eligibility.<\/p>\n
The school has not officially announced the signing, but USA Today cited multiple sources familiar with Okechukwu\u2019s recruitment<\/a> who say the 7-footer will join Texas Tech.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Red Raiders head coach Krista Gerlich put a cryptic post on X<\/a>, saying, \u201cWalking into the New Year feeling 7 feet tall!\u201d with a video possibly of Okechukwu. The school also posted a picture of the center<\/a>, who reportedly has a 7-4 wingspan, palming two basketballs on the program\u2019s website.<\/p>\n In an Instagram Reel that could strike fear into the hearts of future Texas Tech opponents, Okechukwu is shown dunking effortlessly<\/a> and barely even leaving the floor. She\u2019s got a deft touch with ball-handling, passing and rebounding.<\/p>\n Until Okechukwu is officially approved by the NCAA, the current tallest players in women\u2019s college basketball are 6-foot-10 centers Nicole Dominguez of Middle Tennessee State and Abbie Boutilier of Eastern Illinois. Okechukwu has never played in the WNBA or at any level of the NCAA.<\/p>\n Okechukwu would be joining a Texas Tech team that is 15-0 and ranked 21st in the nation. Guards Snudda Collins, Bailey Maupin and Jalynn Bristow are all averaging more than 14 points.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Adding a 7-footer in the paint could bolster a defense that is already one of the best in the nation. The Red Raiders rank fifth in opposing field goal percentage (31.7%) and 10th in points allowed per game (52.3).<\/p>\n This article originally appeared in The Athletic<\/a>.<\/p>\n Texas Tech Lady Raiders, Women’s College Basketball<\/p>\n 2026 The Athletic Media Company<\/p>\n