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2025-26 Men's Basketball Returning Roster

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Derick Zelaya-Rainho
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5 Jonathan Okocha

  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 185
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Monroe Twp., N.J.
  • Highschool Monroe Twp.

Biography

2024-25 (JUNIOR): Made a huge leap, starting all but one game at shooting guard ... Averaged 8.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game ... Led Lions and ranked eighth in the NJAC with 59 made 3-pointers ... Made multiple triples in 20 games, including a run of eight straight to start the season ... Had 17 points and 11 rebounds for first career double-double in Greg Grant Invitational win over Baruch (11/15) ... Scored double figures in each of the next four games, including 15 apiece versus William Paterson (11/26) and Stockton (12/4) ... Scored 14 points in a big win over DeSales (1/4) ... Had 16 points in home win over Kean (1/25) ... Scored 19 points on four 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds in NCAA Tournament loss to Pitt-Bradford (3/7)

2023-24 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 13 games for a total of 63 minutes ... Made TCNJ debut against Ursinus (11/11) ... Hit a 3-pointer against Wells (11/18) for first career points ... Scored career-high 8 against Kean (1/31) ... Made a 3-pointer in NJAC quarterfinal win at Ramapo (2/17)

2022-23 (FRESHMAN): Missed season due to injury

BEFORE TCNJ: Played basketball at Monroe Township High School ... All-conference and All-Group 4 second team selection for the Falcons ... Honor Roll student

WHY TCNJ? Because of the amazing opportunity to be successful academically and athletically along with the welcoming community of TCNJ.

PERSONAL: Birthday is September 7 ... Parents are Ife and Grace Okocha ... Siblings are Joshua, Elijah, Udochi, Chinoso, and Valerie ... Triplet siblings Joshua and Elijah both play collegiate basketball, Joshua at Arcadia and Elijah at NJAC rival Kean ... Biggest athletic thrill has been when he and his brother Elijah had game-winners in back-to-back games against rivals in high school ... Enjoys video games, listening to music, and hanging out with friends ... Favorite pregame meal is a barbecue chicken wrap ... Favorite athlete is LeBron James ... Is a triplet.

AWARDS AND HONORS
  • NABC Honors Court (2025)
  • 2-time NJAC All-Academic Team (2024, 2025)

Statistics

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 30

    2022-23Freshman

    G
    6'3" 180 lbs
    30
  • 5

    2023-24Sophomore

    G
    6'4" 185 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2024-25Junior

    G
    6'4" 185 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2025-26Senior

    G
    6'4" 185 lbs
    5
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