Kezie Okpala
Stanford's Daejon Davis speaks during the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media day in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Young, undermanned Stanford team looks to make strides

By Janie Mccauley Oct. 24, 2019 02:02 AM EDT

Stanford sophomore forward KZ Okpala declares for NBA draft

Apr. 11, 2019 02:50 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford sophomore forward KZ Okpala has declared for the NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 Okpala, who is projected to be a first-round...

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2019, file photo, Arizona State's Luguentz Dort (0) dunks against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Tempe, Ariz. Dort was named Newcomer of the Year in the Pac-12, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Washington's Thybulle named AP Pac-12 player of the year

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

California guard Matt Bradley, center, tries to control the ball between Stanford forward Oscar Da Silva, top, and KZ Okpala during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Vanover's best game leads Cal past Stanford

By Michael Wagaman Mar. 08, 2019 01:15 AM EST

Stanford guard Marcus Sheffield (14) is defended by California guard Paris Austin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Stanford Cardinal 3/8/2019

Mar. 08, 2019 12:09 AM EST

Washington's Noah Dickerson (15) scores against Stanford in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Nowell, No. 25 Washington hold off Stanford 62-61

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 03, 2019 06:33 PM EST

Washington State forward Davante Cooper, right, shoots over Stanford forward Lukas Kisunas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Okpala scores 22 to lead Stanford past Cougars, 98-50

By Rick Eymer Feb. 28, 2019 11:07 PM EST

Stanford guard Cormac Ryan (23) drives on Arizona guard Alex Barcello in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona wins 19th straight over Stanford, 70-54

By John Marshall Feb. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EST

Edwards, Martin spark Arizona State past Stanford, 80-62

By Jose M. Romero Feb. 20, 2019 11:33 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Rob Edwards didn't need to take many shots to have an efficient performance for Arizona State. The junior guard scored 16 points on...

Stanford guard Daejon Davis (1) drives to the basket against UCLA guard Kris Wilkes (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Sharma's double-double helps Stanford beat UCLA 104-80

By Rick Eymer Feb. 17, 2019 01:04 AM EST

Stanford forward KZ Okpala, right, hugs Marcus Sheffield (14) following the team's 79-76 victory over Southern California in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Wills helps Stanford rally past USC 79-76

Feb. 14, 2019 01:26 AM EST

Stanford's Oscar da Silva, left, blocks a shot by Oregon's Will Richardson, center, as Stanford's Marcus Sheffield and Oregon's Miles Norris move in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard scores 20 as Oregon beats Stanford 69-46

Feb. 10, 2019 10:41 PM EST

Stanford's KZ Okpala, right, looks to shoot against California's Darius McNeill in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Okpala scores 30 to help Stanford hold off Cal 84-81

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 03, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Utah guard Sedrick Barefield celebrates near teammates after Utah defeated Stanford in an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Barefield scores 18 to lead Utah past Stanford, 70-66

By Rick Eymer Jan. 24, 2019 11:13 PM EST

Washington State guard Viont'e Daniels dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. Stanford won 78-66. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford downs Washington State behind Davis, Da Silva

By Ricky Hester Jan. 19, 2019 06:44 PM EST

Washington State forward Robert Franks (3) drives to the basket as California forward Justice Sueing (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 82-59. (Pete Caster/The Lewiston Tribune via AP)
Franks scores 24, leading a WSU rout of California 82-59

By Ricky Hester Jan. 18, 2019 12:52 AM EST

Washington's Sam Timmins (33) defends against Stanford's KZ Okpala (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Nowell, Carter lead Washington past Stanford 80-64

By Tim Booth Jan. 17, 2019 11:11 PM EST

Stanford guard Daejon Davis (1) releases a shot next to Arizona State forward Romello White (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Okpala, da Silva each score 21 in Stanford's 85-71 victory

By Rick Eymer Jan. 12, 2019 08:15 PM EST

Arizona forward Ira Lee, left, dunks against Stanford forward Lukas Kisunas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Randolph nets 17 in Arizona's 75-70 win over Stanford

By Rick Eymer Jan. 10, 2019 01:23 AM EST