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Tallest woman in college basketball debuts for Texas Tech women

Stephanie Okechukwu, a 7-foot-1 center from Nigeria, made her collegiate debut for Texas Tech women's basketball on November 5, 2026, after the NCAA granted her four years of eligibility. She is the tallest player in wo…

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