Chuma Okeke was having arguably the best game of his career against the UNC Tar Heels in the NCAA Tournament before it was cut short by a torn ACL. That injury has put Okeke’s draft stock into flux. He’s being mocked everywhere from late first round to the middle of the second round. Where he goes will ultimately be determined by teams’ concerns about his recovery from injury. When healthy, there’s no question Okeke is a very talented player.
Measurements
Height: 6’8”
Wingpsan: 7’0”
Weight: 230 pounds
Strengths: Physical tools, outside shooting ability, defensive potential
Okeke has decent height and reach for a power forward, and that’s complemented by his tremendous athleticism.