Considered the 260th best player in the 2017 recruiting class, guard Michael Okauru decided on Florida over Georgia Tech, Clemson, and Pittsburgh. When the Gators landed Okauru they thought they were getting a responsible defensive guard, a player that was willing to get his hands dirty and do anything in takes to get him team a win. As a freshman, Okauru did all that and more as in addition to the defensive play he was known for he provided timely offense including 13 points in the first game of his college career against Gardner Webb, 15 points against Stanford in the PK80, and 14 points at home against Georgia.
Michael Okauru Takes Defensive Excellence Into Sophomore Season
