Fansided · Mar 31, 2019
Do It for Chuma: The New Auburn Basketball Mission Statement
When you advance to the Elite 8 after defeating a number one seed there should be loads of celebration, but that happiness was subdued Friday night for Auburn. With just 8:08 left to play in the second half, star forward Chuma Okeke’s season ended when he tore his ACL while attempting to drive to the basket.
Timid, humble, and talented are usually the first three words to come to mind when talking about Chuma Okeke. With a smile that could light up a room, the lovable Auburn forward stands at 6-foot-8 and has a presence that is undeniable on the floor. Okeke leads the Tigers in rebounding and steals and he comes in at third in points contributed while shooting nearly 50%