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Meet Ikenna Alozie: Nigeria's Rising Basketball Star in Arizona

February 2, 2026
Ikenna "Ike" Alozie is a Houston commit who moved from Nigeria to Arizona in 2021 to pursue basketball at Dream City Christian.

Ikenna "Ike" Alozie left Nigeria in 2021 with a basketball dream. He found a home at Dream City Christian in Glendale, Arizona.

Now a top-50 prospect in the class of 2026, the 6-foot-2 combo guard has become a leader known for his energy and court presence. He chose Houston for both the family atmosphere and the competitive fire of Coach Kelvin Sampson's program.