Prospect Introduction: Obinna Anochili-Killen

Who is he?:

Obinna, a native of Chapmanville, West Virginia, just completed his final season playing with Chapmanville Regional High School (Chapmanville, WV). They finished the year at 22-2 overall and were fighting for playoff birth in the Class AA state tournament before the season was canceled due to the coronavirus. Anochili-Killen recorded multiple triple-doubles this season. Obinna averaged 21 points, 12.5 rebounds, 7.1 blocked shots and 3.1 assists. Over the past year, he has become much more confident in his abilities both to handle the ball and shooting it with a lot of confidence, as he shot 82% from the free throw line this season.

He spent this past summer playing with Wildcats Select on the Adidas Gauntlet (now known as the 3SSB) and All Ohio Red (Nike EYBL). There he played alongside Donovan Johnson (North Carolina commit), Jalen Bridges (current West Virginia University wing) and many other Division I prospects.

Anochili-Killen is a 6'9" forward that can really fill up the stat sheet. At 6'9", he is extremely athletic which made him very intriguing to college coaches. Obinna has good foot speed and jumps very well. He has developed both a good mid range and a solid 3 point shot. He is also a great finisher and has good body control when absorbing contact. Obinnna is also capable of guarding 1-4 at the collegiate level because of his mobility, length and toughness.

His coach says,"Versatility is his biggest strength, for sure. He can really guard anything from a 1 [point guard] to a 4 [power forward] in college and he can be a 3 [small forward] or 4 at the college level.

“When all the schools were recruiting him, some were recruiting him as a 3, some as a 4 and some as a combo guy who can play everything. I think that’s what Marshall will do with him.’’

Watching him play this year, he reminded me of Aaron Gordon. Each display a extreme athleticism, the ability to put the ball on the floor as a 4 and great timing on shot blocking and rebounding.

Recruitment?:

Anochili-Killen has committed to play basketball at Marshall University in Conference USA (CUSA). He also held Division I offers from Akron University, Dayton University, Drexel University, East Tennessee State University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Kent State University, Ohio University, Old Dominion University, Penn State University, Robert Morris University, Rhode Island University, Temple University, Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Evansville, the University of New Mexico, the University of South Florida, and West Virginia University.