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I think we get one more year out of Okogie. Maybe two.
Some dude on Twitter thinks he is already 1st round
Oh wow, I didn't realize if he participates he's no longer eligible to play for the Nigerian team. That is a big decision. If he goes the Nigerian route, he'll likely be a perpetual Olympic participant.
Just a quick read about the Nigerian program, it seems they've had money problems and aren't coached by a high level guy. Hmmm, that US invite may be a better deal.
I also think he needs to develop several aspects of his game or he will not get drafted:
He needs to make his left hand a legitimate part of his game.
His outside shot is nowhere close to good enough.
He needs to finish his drives better.
At 6'5" JO probably has to be a guard in the pros. I doubt he has PG potential, so that means he will be a 2 in the NBA. His best chance at that spot has to as a shooter. Right now he isn't ready.
But, wow. He is certainly ready for the ACC!!!
The Kings must be licking their chops and preparing All Star money for when JO declares.I agree, and the jump shot can be worked on. He has a pretty good looking shot. I think if he stays 3 years and improves every year he will definitely be drafted. Buddy Heild wasn't great his freshman year, and really had similar stats to JO his sophomore year.
Same chance Wake Forest wins the ACC this year in football.This kid is a stud. Any chance he bolts after this year?
I agree, and the jump shot can be worked on. He has a pretty good looking shot. I think if he stays 3 years and improves every year he will definitely be drafted. Buddy Heild wasn't great his freshman year, and really had similar stats to JO his sophomore year.
Undersized for a wing but with that length he'll be able to still potentially be a high pick in the NBA.Coming off a strong season at Georgia Tech, rising sophomore Josh Okogie's 7'0 wingspan is tremendous considering the 18 year old shooting guard stands just 6'3 barefoot. With one of the better wingspan-to-height ratios in our database, the strong, 213-pound Lagos, Nigeria native has terrific potential as a multi-positional defender given his unique physical profile, and can also put points on the board as he demonstrated in the ACC this past year, making him someone to keep an eye on. - Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/article/usa-basketball-u19-training-camp-measurements-and-analysis-6064/