First things first -- it's pronounced Ooo-chay Oh-fay-boo.
At first glance, the name can be intimidating and chances are you aren't going to get it on your first try, even though you've been looking at it for a few years now. Keep working at it, look beyond the surface, be patient and the name will eventually flow naturally and fit comfortably alongside those of Derksen, Watson and others.
Uche was a first team 5A all-state selection as a senior at John Paul Steven's High School in his native San Antonio. A top 150 high school recruit who had plenty of options, Uche decided to stay close to home and attend Southern Methodist University, where his brother Ike was an all-conference selection in 2006-07.