UMass Lowell Athletics

THE CHUKWUOCHA FILE: Talented forward with huge upside • Very strong under the basket at both ends.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Played in 14 games and made two starts • Averaged 1.4 ppg and 1.6 rpg •  Season-highs of five points in a 76-87 loss against Brown (11/19) and a 49-79 loss at Cincinnati (11/26); two assists in a 73-45 win against Mount Ida (12/1); three rebounds against Michigan(11/08), Boston University(11/13), and New Jersey Institute Technology(12/7).

AS A FRESHMAN: Northeast-10 Conference Rookie of the Week on Jan. 14 following 15 points and seven rebounds in an 98-94 win over Southern Connecticut • Saw action in all 28 games (11 starts) with averages of  6.8 ppg and 3.8 rpg • Grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in a 76-63 loss at Pace (1/19).

MEDFORD TECH H.S.: Former standout at Medford Tech H.S. for Coach Nick Powell • Burlington County Player of the Year • Burlington County All-Star • All-South Jersey standout, selected to the South Jersey All-Star Game • Medford Tech Scholar-Athlete of the Year • Recipient of the South Jersey Scholar-Athlete Award • Medford Tech Christmas Tournament MVP • Also a member of the cross country team.

PERSONAL: Son of Sylvia and Nathan Chukwuocha of Willingboro, N.J. • Nicknamed “Ken Rock” • Lists Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Eagles as favorite professional teams • Names Andre Iguodala as favorite athlete • Majoring in biology.