Dominguez Grads Receive Scholarships from NBA's Okongwu and Compton Magic
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Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu presented three former Dominguez High School basketball players scholarships at the Dominguez High School gym. Aaron Butler, who’s attending UCLA; Jordan Borthwell, who’s going to Cal State Dominguez Hills; and Isaac Sowell, who’s attending Humboldt State, each received $1,500 from the Compton Magic – Onyeka Okongwu Scholarship Fund.
“I played for the Compton Magic and these kids played for the Compton Magic,” said Okongwu. “For me, being a role model to kids across the country and the world, it's always good to give back and remember where you came from. I came from humble beginnings, born in South Central Los Angeles, so coming back here and giving back to the kids who I’m familiar with is always a blessing.”
Okongwu was a four-year starter at Chino Hills High School, played college basketball for the USC Trojans, and is entering his fourth season with the Atlanta Hawks. In the 2022-23 season, he played in 80 regular season games, and started in 18 games. He averaged 23 minutes per game, and scored nearly 10 points a game.
Compton Magic was founded in 1993 and is the premier Grassroots Program in the nation. More than 40 Compton Magic players have played in the NBA and their affiliates - with more than 300 taking the floor as college student-athletes.