Freshman - 2011 Season
ACC All-Freshman Team • Started all 26 matches at center back for the Tar Heels • Tallied an assist against Oregon State Sept. 2 • Part of a defense that allowed just 18 goals on the year, a GAA of 0.67 which ranked No. 12 in the country • Played with the USMNT U20 squad in the offseason.

Prep - Liberty High School
Attended Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas • 5-star recruit by Top Drawer Soccer • Ranked the No. 4 player in the country by College Soccer News • Tabbed the No. 13 recruit in the nation by Top Drawer Soccer • Ranked the top player in the South Region by Top Drawer Soccer • Was a member of the U.S. U17 squad • Played club soccer with FC Dallas • Participated in the 2011 Northern Ireland Milk Cup for the U.S. U18 squad.

Personal
Boyd Obunikechukwu Okwuonu is the son of Ike and Imelda Okwuonu • Born Feb. 24, 1993 in Edmond, Okla. • Undecided on a major at Carolina.