A player coming off injury is always a risky proposition but for the Indiana Pacers, Chuma Okeke might make sense for them. Had he played in the Auburn Tigers’ Final Four games and gotten more national attention, this might be an easier sell, but nonetheless, there are obvious and less obvious reasons why he could fit into the Pacers.
The 6’8 power forward decided to stay in the NBA draft this week, making the sophomore another one of those risk-reward picks in the first round of the draft, or maybe second. He certainly made an impact during his time in the tournament which was unfortunately cut short during the Sweet 16.