Millersville

Toochi Udeinya impacted the game at both ends of the court with his versatility, defense, rebounding and scoring, helping lead Millersville men’s basketball to a PSAC Championship.

Already in elite company, Udeinya and fellow hall of famers Charlie Parker, Phil Walker and John Fox are the only players in Millersville basketball’s storied history to be four-time All-PSAC East selections. Udeinya scored 1,424 points in his career—good for 17th all-time. He also averaged 8.4 rebounds per game, and his 957 total rebounds are the most by any Marauder post-1987.

Udeinya’s difference-making impact on the program proved immediate. Voted the 2002 PSAC East Freshman of the Year, Udeinya led the team in rebounding (8.5) and ranked second on the team in scoring while helping the team to 17 wins and a postseason appearance. There was no sophomore slump in 2002-03 as Udeinya posted identical scoring and rebounding numbers while helping the Marauders to a 26-6 record, a PSAC East title, a PSAC Championship and a run to the NCAA East Regional title game. That season included a magical 13-game winning streak that ran through the postseason. Udeinya led the Marauders in rebounding in 11 of those games, grabbing double-digit boards eight times. He scored 12 points with three steals and two blocks in the PSAC title game victory over California (Pa.) after posting double-doubles in the first two rounds. Udeinya also recorded a team-high 18 points and 13 rebounds in the NCAA Tournament win over Barton.

Toochi led the 2003-04 club in scoring (15.1) and rebounding (8.4) to garner All-PSAC East First Team honors. And in 2004-05, he was one of four Marauders to earn All-PSAC East recognition as the team went 22-8, reaching the PSAC title game once again and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. With remarkable consistency, Udeinya averaged 11.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game while also ranking second on the team in assists. His 14 rebounds and three blocks helped Millersville beat Shippensburg in the semifinals, and he added 10 points and a team-high four assists in the title game.

Toochi Udeinya graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology in 2006. He has also served more than 14 years in the United States Navy as an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer with deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve, Freedom's Sentinel, and Allies Refuge.  His military awards include Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5), Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal (2).