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NBA Mock Draft as NCAA Season Suddenly Ends

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures to the crowd in the final minutes a of a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures to the crowd in the final minutes a of a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KY – FEBRUARY 29: Isaac Okoro #23 of the Auburn Tigers is seen during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 29, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. SF, Auburn. San Antonio Spurs. 11. player. Isaac Okoro. 29

Okoro’s draft stock has fallen off a bit after a ho-hum end to his otherwise fantastic freshman campaign. The high energy forward likely will never become an elite scorer in the NBA, but can do just about everything else at a high level.

He’s incredibly gifted defender, who uses his length and athleticism to get under his opponents’ skin. Okoro made the SEC All-defensive team by averaging nearly (0.9 for each) a block and a steal per game.

He never gives up on a play and with catch-up-from-behind speed, is never really beat.

Related, Okoro has a nice feel for the court for a 6’6 forward, and handles himself like a point guard, even if he doesn’t handle the ball like one. He’ll be a good role player in the league, and if he can add a more consistent jumper could be more than just that.