Miami Basketball: Michael Nwoko commits to Hurricanes

Napa (Calif.) Prolific Prep three-star recruit Michael Nwoko tells On3 he’s committed to Miami.

Nwoko, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound class of 2023 center, ultimately chose the Hurricanes over Providence, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Northwestern. He also received offers from Tennessee, NC State, UCLA, Maryland, Oregon, and others.

He is Miami’s first addition to the 2023 class.

Nwoko is the No. 139 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 15 center and the No. 23 player in the state of California.

Nwoko on his commitment to Miami

“It felt like home,” Nwoko said to On3. “I feel like it made the most sense at the end of the day to go somewhere that I’ll be able to impact from day one.”

What type of player is Miami getting in Michael Nwoko?

“The hardest working player off and on the court,” he says. “Someone that doesn’t do too much to score and is willing to do what it takes to win.”

Nwoko has a message for Miami fans.

“Let’s win this National Championship!”

Scouting Summary

Mike Nwoko is a big and strong post presence. Listed at 6-foot-10 he does the dirty work, the stuff many guys don’t like doing but help win games. Nwoko is a good in his area rebounder. He is a tough post defender with good footwork and strength. Nwoko has touch on his free throws which leads to believe he could develop into a reliable pick and pop type shooter, in time. Nwoko is a good screener and plays best, currently, out of the dinner spot. He knows who he is and plays within his means. – On3’s Jamie Shaw, National Recruiting Analyst