Obinna Ekezie Jr. picks Louisville basketball, reclassifies to 2026
Obinna Ekezie Jr., a prized 7-foot center in the Class of 2027, has picked Louisville basketball and will join Pat Kelsey's roster a year early.
A coveted 7-foot center will enroll in college a year early to join Louisville basketball 's loaded 2026-27 roster. Obinna Ekezie Jr. , a consensus top-10 talent in the Class of 2027, announced his commitment to Pat Kelsey and the Cardinals on Sunday and will reclassify to the 2026 cycle so he can suit up for the team this season with a post to Instagram, in collaboration with On3's Joe Tipton .
Arkansas, BYU, Kentucky and Maryland were the other four finalists for his pledge. Ekezie, the son of NBA veteran Obinna Ekezie Sr. , spent his junior season at Southeastern Preparatory Academy in Maitland, Florida.
He's no stranger to the 502, having attended St. Raphael School as an eighth-grader. According to MaxPreps , Ekezie averaged 12.
4 points on 60% shooting (29%, 12 for 42, from 3-point range) with 7. 8 rebounds and 1. 8 blocks across 17.