Seattle Series Wraps Up Successful Homestand

Stanford University is concluding its five-game homestand with a matchup against Seattle on Friday, November 21. The game will commence at 7 p.m. and will be available on ACC Network Extra.

Strong Season Start for Stanford

As of now, Stanford holds a perfect record of 4-0. The team has secured victories in three Big Sky Conference games against Portland State, Montana, and Montana State, in addition to a win over Louisiana, demonstrating an impressive average margin of victory at 17.2 points per game.

Standout Players

• Ebuka Okorie: He leads the team with an average of 25.5 points per game, ranking third in the nation and first among freshmen.
• Chisom Okpara: Averaging 16.5 points, he ranks 16th in the ACC and is having a career-best season.

Historic Achievements Under Kyle Smith

Under the guidance of head coach Kyle Smith, Stanford achieved the most wins in a season since 2014-15, finishing with 21 victories. This includes a record 17 wins on home turf. The 2025-26 season marks Stanford’s second year in the ACC after finishing seventh during its inaugural season.

Coach Smith, awarded the 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year accolade, became only the second coach in program history to secure 20 wins in his first season. His leadership led the team to a postseason appearance in the NIT for the first time since 2018.

Recent Game Highlights

In the latest game against Louisiana, Stanford triumphed with a score of 93-66. The game showcased stellar performances, particularly from:

• Ebuka Okorie: 26 points, including three 3-pointers.
• Chisom Okpara: A season-high 22 points.
• Cameron Grant: Achieved a career-high with 15 points, making 5 out of 11 attempts from beyond the arc.

Okorie’s Impact This Season

Ebuka Okorie has been a revelation this season, regularly scoring over 20 points and maintaining an impressive shooting percentage. His scoring prowess is complemented by solid defensive stats, placing him prominently among ACC leaders.

Notably, if Okorie manages another 20-point game, he will set a record as the first Stanford freshman to achieve five consecutive such games. He has already made history by becoming the first true freshman to score 26 points in a debut against a Division I opponent.

Team Statistics and National Rankings

Stanford’s statistical performance has them ranking well both in the ACC and nationally:

• Second in defensive rebounds percentage (80.9%)—6th nationally.
• First in turnovers forced per game (17.8).
• Ninth in field goal percentage at 56.9%.

The Cardinal are also noted for limiting opponent’s steals and blocks, showing a robust defensive strategy. The team recently received votes in the AP poll for the first time since the beginning of the 2020-21 season.

As Stanford prepares to take on Seattle, they look to extend their unbeaten streak and solidify their status in the ACC.