The Washington Wizards invested a lot in their big men over the past year, committing to long-term money for Ian Mahinmi, Jason Smith, Markieff Morris, and Andrew Nicholson. But their smallest investment, a three-year contract for Daniel Ochefu of which only $50,000 is guaranteed, may still prove to be an important one for Washington.
To understand Ochefu’s value, you have to start with his college career. The Baltimore native was rated as a Top 100 recruit in the 2012 class, and opted to sign at Villanova, where big men are asked to a little bit more than your standard program.