Josh Okogie Player Profile

Strengths

Home Address is the Free Throw line
One of the best in the draft at getting to the rim, relentless
Offensive Rebounding
Jumper: Potential to nail one or two dribble pull-ups
Handle/Creation: Utilizes pumps and deceleration to get a shot off
First Step: Burst is for real
Defense: Hustles constantly, in theory he could guard 1-3
Off-Ball: Cuts similar to Avery Bradley

Concerns

Despite constantly getting to rim, bad at rim finishing
Hustles on defense but struggles with fundamentals, stays upright (gif)
Handle: Can fake you out but only has straight line drives as of now
Very little PnR game
Jumper: Looks okay but he has a low release and L/R misses
What role does he play in the NBA? Backup creator? Starting two guard?

Pro Comp

Iman Shumpert
Robert Covington

Tier and Picks

Tier 5
Picks 25-35

Physical

6’4�?
211bs
7’0�? Wingspan

Outlook

I got so frustrated watching Okogie, that I am frustrated now as I type this.

With decent height, build, athleticism and a seven-foot wingspan, I want Okogie to lock down everyone he meets. Yet, he stays upright too often. If he gets burnt one play, he’ll come back to pick off a pass the next, and dunk it too. Consistency is key, ladies and gents. For instance, he can get to line with his speed and footwork alone. Awesome. But then he misses the layup. Bad. The dude is a professional at blowing bunnies. Still, the tools are there for him to be a late-first steal. Slight adjustments to his shooting mechanics, defensive stance, and approach to the rim could turn him from a “wanting more” backup to a starting two guard.