Four-Star C Doryan Onwuchekwa commits to Colorado

Dallas (Texas) Faith Family Academy four-star center Doryan Onwuchekwa has announced his commitment to Colorado.

The 6-foot-10, 235-pound senior chose the ‘Buffs over Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, TCU, and Xavier.

According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Onwuchekwa is the No. 180 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3’s evaluators are much higher on Onwuchekwa, ranking him 90th in the class and the 14th best center.

Onwuchekwa discusses commitment

Doryan Onwuchekwa spoke to On3 about his decision to choose Colorado.

“I chose Colorado because I felt Coach (Tad) Boyle and the rest of the coaching staff can bring the best out of me.”

In his own words, what type of player is Colorado getting in Doryan Onwuchekwa?

“I’m an inside-out scorer,” he says. “I can bang down low and make a play from the post and you have to respect my jumper if I decide to step out. I’m a elite interior defender. I’m not the highest jumper but I make it hard to score in the paint and I can also switch ball screens.”

He has a message for the fanbase.

“Buff fans, let’s get it done!”

Scouting Report

“Doryan Onwuchekwa has a big frame and broad shoulders with solid length. Has good hands – albeit small – and touch with consistent range. Can stretch the floor out to beyond the arc, off the catch, and he puts it on the deck under control. He can drift and get too perimeter-oriented at times. When he plays close to the basket, he is a good area rebounder and a good outlet passer. He has range on catch-and-shoot threes. Has some upside to slide his feet on defense. He is still figuring out his game, but the consistency continues to become more and more frequent.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw