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Texas-Arlington forward Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (right) aims to block Oklahoma State guard Avery Anderson III on Nov. 9, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press file)
The newest member of the Tigers came to the U.S. from Nigeria after the deaths of his parents. Though he picked up the game late, his roundabout journey has landed him in Memphis.
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Memphis Tigers Memphis Tigers Basketball Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu 2022-23 college basketball season Delton DealSteven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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