We see time and time again what a strong individual run in the NCAA Tournament can do for a player looking to make the next step by entering the NBA Draft.
That certainly looked to be the case for one Chuma Okeke, a versatile forward out of Auburn University, until tragedy struck midway through their run to this year’s Final Four.
The sophomore was a vital contributor all throughout Auburn’s strong season, a year that ended in the Tigers winning the SEC Tournament to bolster their bid for the NCAA Tournament even further.
So much so that his star as a prospect was glowing already heading into the tournament and Okeke’s play under the brighter spotlight didn’t disappoint as the Tigers set the stage for their eventual tourney run.