Duke’s 6-foot-11 reserve center brings size, defense, and a high-upside frame
Ifeanyi Ufochukwu is a 6-foot-11, 240-pound graduate transfer center from Rice who joined Duke for the 2025-26 season, but his year was derailed by a non-contact knee injury that ended his season after just five games. In his limited Duke minutes, he posted 0.8 points and 0.6 rebounds per game, yet his appeal is bigger than the box score: he gives real rim size, a physical interior presence, and “projectable” defensive value for a deep roster. If you need instant offense, look elsewhere; if you want a long, sturdy paint body with upside, he fits the bill.
