According to Philippine basketball reporter Naveen Ganglani, sources revealed that the Philippine men's basketball team is interested in naturalizing Eagles player Okonwu.

Okonwu was born in California, USA but his father is Filipino. He grew up in the Filipino community in California and thus has a deep affinity for Philippine basketball.

In the 2022-23 season, Okonwu made 80 appearances for the Hawks, averaging 23.1 minutes per game with 9.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.3 caps, and shooting 63.8% from the field. He is a key rotation player for the Hawks and has excellent defense and rebounding ability inside.

If Okonwu can naturalize in the Philippines, it will greatly enhance the international competitiveness of the Philippine men's basketball team. The Philippine men's basketball team is currently ranked 38th in the FIBA world rankings and is one of the strongest teams in Asia. However, they often face strong teams like Australia and China in international games. If Okonwu can join the team, it will provide the Philippine Men's Basketball team with a strong pillar in the interior, which will help them achieve better results in international competitions.

Nigeria is also reportedly interested in recruiting Okonwu for naturalization, but the Philippines has the advantage at the moment. If the Philippines can successfully naturalize Okonwu, it will be a great event in the history of Philippine basketball.

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