Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) defends North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks forward Harlan Obioha (55) in the first half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Intrust Bank Arena. Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

West Virginia Shows Interest in UNC Wilmington Big Man Harlan Obioha

Originally posted on West Virginia Mountaineers on SI
By Christopher Hall | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 4:49 PM ET

According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, UNC Wilmington center Harlan Obioha has received interest from the West Virginia University men’s basketball program.

UNC Wilmington transfer Harlan Obioha is receiving interest from the following programs, per his agents @noah_reisenfeld and @Adie_vongontard.

Wichita State
Wake Forest
Mississippi State
Rutgers
West Virginia
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 28, 2025

The seven-foot 280-pound center averaged 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game last season, including recording a career-high 23 points, shooting an efficient 9-10 from the floor, and brought down 10 rebounds in one of his five double doubles on the year. He shot 63.9% from the field on the season.

Obioha spent his first two season at Niagara. After his first full season with Purple Eagles, he averaged 10.3 points and 7.8 rebounds as a redshirt sophomore. He produced a season-high 22 points against Rider and recorded a career-best 16 rebounds versus Manhattan.

The Hoxie, Kansas, native has also received interest from Wichita State, Wake Forest, Mississippi State, and Rutgers.