Former K-State center Onyenso commits to Virginia

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KCTV) - Following a disappointing season at Kansas State, former Wildcats center Ugonna Onyenso is heading to the ACC.

On Wednesday, the 7-footer from Nigeria committed to Virginia, according to a report from 247 Sports.

Kansas State transfer Ugonna Onyenso has committed to Ryan Odom and Virginia.

Former 4-star prospect and Top 40 recruit. https://t.co/iKNW6qX5Eo pic.twitter.com/uqrSXVsyoV
— Dushawn London (@DushawnLondon1) April 30, 2025

Onyenso averaged 2.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 24 games with K-State during this past season, his lone year with the Wildcats. He joined head coach Jerome Tang following two seasons at Kentucky.

At Kentucky, Onyenso averaged 2.8 blocks per game in just under 20 minutes per game as a sophomore but that defensive ability never showcased itself in Manhattan. Now, he heads to Virginia to join new head coach Ryan Odom in his first season in Charlottesville.

Onyenso becomes the third former K-State player to find a new home this offseason. Guard Brendan Hausen and Dug McDaniel each already entered and exited the transfer portal, with Hausen joining Iowa and McDaniel signing with the Memphis Tigers.