| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 August 1981 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Listed height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Career information | |
| College | Texas State Bobcats |
| Position | Forward, center |
| Number | 7 |
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From 20 December to 28 December, at the Indoor Sports Hall in Abuja, Nigeria hosted the FIBA Africa Championship for Women in 2005. At the event, Oluchi represented Nigeria and won a gold medal. [3]
At the 2006 FIBA Africa Women's Clubs Champions Cup in which she participated, Oluchi won a bronze medal.
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