Feb. 26, 2008

On February 22, Lara Boyko of CSTV.com profiled LMU senior center Valerie Ogoke.

Of all the nicknames people get when they are growing up, for 6-foot-2 senior forward Valerie Ogoke from Loyola Marymount in the West Coast Conference, one of hers was quite silly and based upon a loveable Disney character.

"People used to call me Goofy," said Ogoke. "I also used to be called the Jolly Green Giant all of the time because I was the tallest girl in my class and taller than the boys. I was really skinny and awkward looking."

The nicknames were not only fitting for Ogoke due to her appearance off the court, but also for her performance on the court.

To read the rest of this article, click here.