AURORA | A profile look at Grandview senior UK Onyenwere who is on the roster of Team West for the 1 p.m. A-Town All-Star Boys Game on March 18, 2023, at Eaglecrest High School (purchase tickets, here):
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UK ONYENWERE
School: Grandview High School
Year: Senior
Height: 6-foot-6
2022-23 averages: 14.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assist, 2 steals
Season highlights: The Wolves had a resurgent campaign as they rocketed to a 14-10 record from 5-17 last season with the help of the development of its returning players along with an influx of new talent. Coach Michael Rogers’ team got off to a good start, but then got a boost with return of Onyenwere, who had a major impact in his 14 games. He led the Wolves in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals on his way to selection to the All-Centennial League first team. Onyenwere reached double figures in scoring in 11 of his 14 games and cracked 20 three times, including a season-high 28 against Cherokee Trail. He grabbed 11 or more rebounds three times and all three games resulted in double-doubles, while he had 10 games of four assists or more (including a pair of seven-assist games) and also recorded at least one steal in every game in which he played. Onyenwere earned selection to the A-Town All-Star Game for the first time, while his older sister, Michaela, played in the game multiple times.
Onyenwere vs. Aurora teams: vs. Rangeview (6 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals); vs. Overland (27 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists); vs. Cherokee Trail (12 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists); vs. Eaglecrest (12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists); vs. Smoky Hill (12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals); vs. Cherokee Trail (28 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists); vs. Smoky Hill (26 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists)