LEONARDO OKEKE

BIRTHDATE: 7/16/03

POSITION: Power Forward

HEIGHT: 6'9"

WEIGHT: 215

SCHOOL/ TEAM: Joventut Badalona (Spain)

CLASS: International

STATS

• High upside prospect that could be a big time steal in 22 NBA Draft

• Effective low post scorer and rim protector

• Powerful frame, broad shoulders 

• Solid athlete but not super explosive 

• Comfortable attacking off the dribble 

• Good handle, can drive by and through opponents 

• Long strides to rim 

• Upside as a floor spacer due to touch

• Really good touch around the rim 

• Has soft touch through contact 

• Advanced post game for 18

• Nice face up game; Can face up and drive or post 

• Long wingspan and good hands 

• Doesn’t shy away from contact 

• Can handle in the open court 

• Active on offensive glass

• Grabs rebounds out of area 

• Super mature game for his age

• Runs the floor in transition 

• Has polish and good feel as a scorer under the rim 

• Upside as a mid post shot creator/maker

• Defensive upside; good rim protector 

AREAS TO IMPROVE | CONCERNS

• Could be really dangerous with a pull up jumper 

• Poor FT shooter for a man with good touch 

• Tendency to take tough shots when can’t over power in mid post 

• Loads up or squats on dump offs around rim

• Decision making as transition ball handler 

• Slow first step

• Lacks vertical pop driving off 1 foot