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Stephanie Okechukwu Makes Historic Debut as Tallest Player in Women's College Basketball

Stephanie Okechukwu Makes Historic Debut as Tallest Player in Women's College Basketball
World Sports · 12:50:25 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Texas Tech center Stephanie Okechukwu made her collegiate debut on Friday, becoming the tallest player in women's college basketball history at 7 feet 1 inch.

The Nigerian native recorded 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in the Lady Raiders' victory over Charlotte. Okechukwu surpasses the previous height record by three inches.

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