The #1 Power Forward In New York: Richard Nweke

Richard Nweke plays Power Forward at Dwight School. Nweke is ranked Top 30 at his position and is a Top 3 recruit in the state of New York. He currently has interests from, Michigan, Stanford, and Texas.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

Yes I was, by Hakeem Olajuwon

What high school is your biggest rival?

In the private school league I’ll say poly prep

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

 Hard core rap e.g Tupac, DaBaby

What is your offseason training like?

Usually about getting stronger so I do a lot of weights and then I focus on one basketball skill to get better in.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

When my school came back from a 20 point lead and I had 30+ point double double.

What parts of your high school game do you hope you can transition to the college level?

My aggressiveness in rebounding and motor, these are skills I think anyone would need to be able to play against the best college players.

What do you look for in choosing a college?

I’m looking for where I’m going to be comfortable, if the coaches are welcoming and supportive even outside of basketball.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

Colleges started looking at me after my 8th grade summer and like wise.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Giannis Antetokunmpo

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When the Cavs came back from a 3-1 lead against Golden State in the finals and also when Nigeria won the CAF in soccer.