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Chuma Okeke's Strengths

Chuma Okeke’s shot technique, which is excellent, draws comparisons to seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry, who coincidentally went to Okeke’s rival in-state school, Alabama. The 6-foot-8, 230-pounder from Auburn made 38.9 percent of his 3-point attempts during his two years in college. With a 7-foot wingspan, Okeke can shoot over most defenders. He’s also a very good spot-up shooter.

Maybe the best thing about Okeke is that he’s position-less, which makes him a versatile player on both ends of the floor. He’s very good defending in space. In Auburn’s game against Murray State this past season, there were a couple possessions where Okeke was switched onto Ja Morant, the No.