Meet Nigerian Stephanie Okechukwu, tallest player in US women’s college basketball
Nigerian basketball player Stephanie Okechukwu, who stands at 7 feet 1 inch, has made her debut for Texas Tech University, becoming the tallest player to feature in an NCAA women’s basketball game. The 21-year-old achieved the milestone on Thursday, November 5, 2026, when Texas Tech defeated Charlotte 64-37 in its opening game of the 2026-27 season. Okechukwu recorded six points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes, becoming the first seven-footer to feature in an NCAA women’s basketball game. Her height surpasses the previous record holders, who were listed at 6 feet 11 inches, making her a standout figure in the history of the competition. Stephanie Okechukwu.