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On YouTubePistons Draft: Ugonna Onyenso, college’s best shot blocker, selected by Pistons in 2nd round 
Moments after trading backup center Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Pistons traded into the second round and selected college basketball’s premier shot blocker in Ugonna Onyenso of Virginia.
Pistons Acquiring No. 53 Pick Ugonna Onyenso From Knicks
The Pistons are acquiring the draft rights to Virginia big man Ugonna Onyenso from the Knicks, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link).
Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / June 24
Ugonna Onyenso selected No. 53 overall in 2026 NBA Draft By The Detroit Pistons
For the first time in the Coach Ryan Odom era, a Virginia Cavalier is heading to the NBA. Senior center Ugonna Onyenso was picked in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, going No.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 16
Top under-the-radar 2026 NBA Draft prospects
A look at five potential steals in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Report: Top 2026 Center Prospect Favour Ibe Is Taking An Official Visit to Virginia Basketball
Virginia Basketball is working to round out its roster for the 2026-2027 season and there were some important veteran departures from a team that won 30 games last season and got to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / March 12
KenPom Predicts No. 10 Virginia Basketball vs NC State Final Score
It's time for the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. After earning a double bye and the No. 2 seed in the Tournament, Virginia is going to face NC State for the third time this season.
College Basketball News / ACC Digital Network / October 24
College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 23, 2025
What will Kansas State Transfer Ugonna Onyenso's Role Be With UVA Basketball?
According to 247Sports, Virginia's transfer ranks among the top 30 in the nation. The premier big man coming over to UVA is Ugonna Onyenso. The junior finds himself at Virginia after spending two seasons at Kentucky followed by a lone campaign with Kansas State.
College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / May 10, 2025
Virginia Men's Basketball Lands San Francisco Guard Malik Thomas
Virginia just received some massive news via the portal. Coach Ryan Odom has upped the ante in the last few weeks, landing freshman center Johann Grünloh, Kansas State senior center Ugonna Onyenso, and, most recently, senior Malik Thomas from San Francisco.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 30, 2025
Former Kentucky Big Ugonna Onyenso Finds Third College Team in Three Seasons
There’s a common saying: The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. In the era of the modern transfer portal, hundreds of athletes find this lesson out the hard way as the “journeyman” archetype becomes more and more common.
Former Kansas State Big Man On The Move To Virginia
Kansas State officially lost another player in the transfer portal. Former forward Ugonna Onyenso committed to Virginia on Wednesday afternoon. Onyenso averaged 2.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.1 assists last season.
College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / April 30, 2025
Kansas State Center Ugonna Onyenso Set to Transfer to Virginia
After nabbing the commitment of German big-man Johann Grünloh on Monday, the Cavaliers further strengthened their frontcourt with the addition of Kansas State center Ugonna Onyenso.
Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / April 15, 2025
Kansas State Fans Unleash On Jerome Tang After Series Of Transfers
Kansas State men's basketball is undergoing a series of losses to the transfer portal, with the latest being big man Ugonna Onyenso and star guard Dug McDaniel.
Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / April 14, 2025
Kansas State Basketball Loses Second Front Court Player of the Day
Monday, April 14th, was a day that shed light on the future roster makeup of Jerome Tang’s Kansas State Wildcats. The group wound up losing both of their remaining big men on the roster to the transfer portal, with both Ugonna Onyenso and Baye Fall departing the program.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 14, 2025
A former Kentucky seven-footer has entered the transfer portal
When Ugonna Onyenso left Kentucky, many thought he would be a great player at his next stop, but the seven-footer had a very underwhelming season at Kansas State.
College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 22, 2024
Jerome Tang Adjusting Coaching Style To Connect With Center Ugonna Onyenso
The Kansas State Wildcats basketball program is filled with new faces, including former Kentucky Wildcats center Ugonna Onyenso. Onyenso spent two seasons at Kentucky prior to transferring to play under coach Jerome Tang and company for this year.
Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 8, 2024
K-State's Ugonna Onyenso Sees Basketball As More Than A Game
Kansas State center Ugonna Onyenso doesn't just play basketball for the pure love of the game. He views the game as a pathway to success. Growing up in Nigeria, he took up the game after being asked to play after originally playing soccer.
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