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Isitua commits to 'Dogs for 2022-23
6/3/2022 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Chuks Isitua joins the Bulldogs as a Division I transfer post player with three years of eligibility remaining.
FRESNO, Calif. – Chuks Isitua is officially committed to join the Fresno State men's basketball program, head coach Justin Hutson announced Friday.
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Isitua, who is a 6-foot-11 forward/center and played his freshman season in 2021-22 at IUPUI as the only Jaguar to appear in all 29 games, inserts another talented option with size into the Bulldogs'Â frontcourt.
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"Chuks is a young, skilled and talented post player, who is going to have a great career here," Hutson said of Isitua. "He has some Division I experience, but even more importantly, brings a great attitude towards our program with a high basketball IQ. We're excited to have him in our program for years to come."
About Chuks Isitua (Lagos, Nigeria)
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Isitua, who is a 6-foot-11 forward/center and played his freshman season in 2021-22 at IUPUI as the only Jaguar to appear in all 29 games, inserts another talented option with size into the Bulldogs'Â frontcourt.
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"Chuks is a young, skilled and talented post player, who is going to have a great career here," Hutson said of Isitua. "He has some Division I experience, but even more importantly, brings a great attitude towards our program with a high basketball IQ. We're excited to have him in our program for years to come."
About Chuks Isitua (Lagos, Nigeria)
- In addition to playing in every game in his first collegiate season, Isitua (Lagos, Nigeria) made 14 starts and led his team in blocks (23) and double-doubles (3), while shooting 52 percent from the field. He averaged 5.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for IUPUI in 2021-22.
- He steadily contributed more and more through the season – averaging nearly 33 minutes per game while starting the final 10 games of IUPUI's season, including a full 40 minutes in both of his last two games.
- As a prep star at Jack Yates High School in Houston, Isitua was one of the top 20 prospects coming out of the state of Texas.Â
- Isitua has three years of eligibility remaining – starting with the upcoming 2022-23 season.
- Isitua is the fourth official addition to the Bulldogs' roster for the 2022-23 season, which also includes Joseph Hunter (San Joaquin Memorial), Jordan Brinson (Salt Lake Community College) and Eduardo Andre (Nebraska).
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