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Prospect Profiles Presented by Panini: Isaac Okoro

Explosive Two-Way Wing Brings NBA-Ready Skills to the Next Level

Unless it’s a shot-blocking big man, it’s rare to hear about a player’s defensive skills as a top 10 pick. But Auburn’s Isaac Okoro is a rare defender.

Arguably the most explosive wing player in this year’s Draft, the 19-year-old spent just a single season with Bruce Pearl’s Tigers after a stellar prep career in Atlanta. He didn’t disappoint – being named to the SEC’s All-Freshman and All-Defensive Teams as well as All-SEC Second Team honors.

Okoro was the leading scorer (12.