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NBA Draft Profile: Chuma Okeke

Yesterday, we did features on both Jared Harper and Bryce Brown and a look at their NBA Draft prospects. Today, we’ll focus on Chuma Okeke.

I’ve been looking forward to this day for quite a long time. Auburn will have its 1st player drafted since the Indiana Pacers selected Jamison Brewer with the 41st pick back in 2001.

Okeke was Auburn’s best NBA prospect and while at times he seemed hesitant to take over games, when he did, it was a lot of fun to watch.

Chuma came to Auburn from the Atlanta area as a 4-star prospect at 6’7”, 225 pounds and won Mr.