First-team All Pac-12 sophomore KZ Okpala has declared for the NBA Draft.
This move is not unexpected, as he is seen as a first round talent in most every mock draft. The rangy forward put together a strong 2018-19 campaign, averaging 16.9 points and 5.7 rebounds on 46/37/67 shooting splits. He was primarily known as a stopper his freshman year, but displayed a more varied offense arsenal this past season.
Projecting KZ at the next level is tricky. He’s a slasher, so he’ll benefit from NBA spacing and rules like the defensive three second. At Stanford he was often met by a crowd in the paint.