2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 15
Axel Okongo
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Saacy-sur-Marne, France
- High School:
- Thetford Prep Academy
PREP/JUNIOR COLLEGE
- At Thetford, he played for the same coaches who mentored current Toronto Raptor, Chris Boucher.
- Lauded for his defensive prowess by his coaches at both the prep and junior college levels, posting five or six blocked shots in a game on multiple occasions and averaging more than three swats per outing.
- In 22 game appearances in 2018-19, he pulled down 49 rebounds in 231 minutes.
- A well-documented hard worker, balanced time as a student-athlete with a job on the school's custodial staff to pay his way at his Northwest College.
- Shined at the Evan Turner JUCO Showcase in Chicago before signing at Mizzou.
PERSONAL
- Son of Alexis and Valerie Okongo.
- Born July 23, 1996.
- Loves all things Marvel, and favorite movie is the Avengers.
- Career plan is to be a coach or manager.
Men's Basketball Mini Movie vs Florida (2026)
Tuesday, January 06
Mizzou vs. Bethune-Cookman Highlights
Sunday, December 14
Multipli Credit Union | The Official Credit Union of Mizzou Athletics
Wednesday, November 19
MBB Highlights vs. Minnesota
Friday, November 14
