2018 NBA Draft: 7 Players the Hawks Could Select at 30th Overall

By Chris Guest | Jun 2, 2018

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ATLANTA, GA FEBRUARY 11: Josh Okogie (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Josh Okogie recently worked out for the Hawks, and as a star on Georgia Tech, he would not have to travel far to make his name in the NBA if the Hawks were to take Okogie with their final pick in the first round.

Okogie simply got buckets in his sophomore year, putting together an impressive resume of 18.2 PPG, 6.3 RPG and 2.5 APG for Georgia Tech, while slashing shooting percentages of 42/38/82.

Okogie projects to be an excellent on-ball defender, as his 7-foot wingspan coupled with a thick, athletic frame means that he will be a menace to opposing ballhandlers and should be comfortably switchable across three positions, though his best defensive position is shutting down fellow guards.

Though only 6’4”, Okogie’s length, strength and athleticism should be an asset at the next level.

The Hawks had terrific luck last season nabbing a second-year college player (as opposed to a one-and-done player) in Second Team All-Rookie member John Collins, and if Okogie is still available at number 30 overall, the team should seriously consider selecting him.