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A pelican prospect in the 2nd round
Josh Okogie
SG, Sophomore, Georgia Tech, 6’4”, 211 lbs, 19 years old
18.2 ppg, 41.6% FG, 38% 3PT, 82.1% FT, 6.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.8 spg
A player that’s been on the NBA’s radar for two seasons, Okogie projects as a two-way wing player with some positional versatility. Add in the fact that he’s done a good job spacing the court and you have a player that fits the modern NBA well.
Okogie strength and NBA readiness comes on the defensive side. With a 7 foot wingspan and strong athleticism, Okogie can depend multiple positions on the wing and has the ability to jump into passing lanes and disrupt the opposing offense. Defensive basketball IQ is also there and Okogie makes smart, crisp rotations to make him a strong off ball defender.
Offensively, Okogie’s greatest strength is his three-point shooting—hitting 38% of his attempts from deep. He works well off ball as a catch and shoot player and cutter. But overall offensively, Okogie is still raw. His shot mechanics could use some work, and averaging just 2.7 assists per 40 minutes despite the high usage rate is less than ideal.