University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

Mercer (2025-26):
• Saw action in 30 games with eight starts.
• Averaged 6.0 ppg, 4.0 rebounds per game, shooting 46.8 percent (58-for-124) with 26 assists (0.9 assists per game), 31 steals, and 11 blocks.
• Reached double-figures in five games.
• Posted career-high 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting and 12-for-16 from the free throw line vs Erskine (12/17).
• Recorded first career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds vs Furman (1/22).
• Had eight points, six rebounds, and two blocks vs Detroit Mercy (12/20).
• Four-time Dean's List selection and Spirit of INT Award recipient.
 
Mercer (2024-25):
• Played in 19 games with one start, averaging 3.9 ppg and 3.0 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game with nine steals, eight assists, and five blocks
• Shot 42.9 percent (24-for-56) from the field and 61.9 percent (26-for-42) from the free throw line
• Scored 10 or more points twice, including a season-high 13 points on a perfect 4-for-4 from the field at Jacksonville
• Pulled down a season-best eight rebounds against Charlotte, while also adding 10 points
• Registered season-highs in both assists (3) and steals (3) against Chattanooga in the SoCon Tournament.
 
High School:
• Four-year letter winner for head coach Scott Stine
• 2024 Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Division III Player of the Year
• Helped Arbor Preparatory to a 2022 and 2024 state championship.
• Earned All-Conference and All-Area honors for the second-straight year.
• Averaged 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.1 steals, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game across final prep season
• Also named All-State as a sophomore and junior.
• Averaged 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 3.3 steals per game during junior campaign.
• Played AAU basketball for the Michigan Storm Elite organization.
• Helped the Storm to a 2023 UAA Final Four, 2022 Elite Eight, and 2021 runner-up finish.
• Graduated fourth in her 58-member senior class with a 4.16 cumulative grade point average.
• National Honor Society (NHS) President, Student Council Chairman, and Co-Head of the Teen Ministries Dance Team.

Personal:
Full Name: Stephanie Utomi
Parents: Petra Okonkwo & Keneth Utomi
Siblings: Stacy, who is also a member of the Detroit Mercy WBB team, and Spencer
Major: Accounting/Finance

Why Stephanie Chose Detroit Mercy:
"Truly being back in our hometown and having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself is a blessing. I am excited for this next chapter and trusting God to order my steps. Go, Titans!!"