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My Story: A Longhorn Portrait of Chiaka Ogbogu

The junior All-American was selected as the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year.

Chiaka Ogbogu
Junior, Middle Blocker
6-foot-2
Fun Fact: She owns the highest approach jump on the team at 10'-8.5." For reference, a basketball goal is 10 feet.

Because of the volleyball court, people know about Chiaka Ogbogu. It's the reason they recognize her name and why they'll remember it. But for Ogbogu herself, volleyball isn't the reason for anything. It actually started out as more of an excuse.

As an elementary student, Ogbogu was shy, but also personable, and made friends with ease.