Chukwuma "Chuma" Okeke ( born Chukwuma "Chuma" Okeke ; born August 18, 1998 in Atlanta , Georgia , USA ) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the team of Orlando Magic . At the student level he played for Auburn .
| Plague okeke | |
|---|---|
| English Chukwuma okeke | |
| Orlando Magic - No. 3 | |
| Position | Heavy forward |
| Growth | 203 cm |
| Weight | 104 kg |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Date of Birth | August 18, 1998 (age 20) |
| Place of Birth | Atlanta , Georgia , USA |
| School | Westlake ( Atlanta , Georgia ) |
| College | Auburn (2017—2019) |
| NBA draft | 16th, 2019 , Orlando Magic |
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Student career
Auburn Tigers
In the debut season, he scored an average of 7.5 points, made 5.8 rebounds. For the entire season he made 197 rebounds, which is the highest indicator among the team's newcomers since the 1984/1985 season.
In the second season, Okeke scored an average of 12.0 points, made 6.8 rebounds and made 1.8 interceptions and 1.2 block shots. [1] On March 29, 2019, in a March Madness match against the North Carolina Tar Hills team, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament and dropped out before the end of the season.
NBA Career
On June 20, 2019, he was selected at the 2019 NBA Draft under the 16th number by the Orlando Magic team.
Statistics
College Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | |
| 2017/18 | Auburn | 34 | 0 | 21.6 | 45.8 | 39.1 | 67.3 | 5.8 | 1,1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 7.5 | |
| 2018/19 | Auburn | 38 | 38 | 29.1 | 49.6 | 38.7 | 72,2 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1,2 | 12.0 | |
| Total | 72 | 38 | 25.5 | 48.1 | 38.9 | 70.3 | 6.3 | 1,5 | 1.3 | 1,0 | 9.9 | ||
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Notes
- ↑ Chuma Okeke Player Profile . www.basketball.realgm.com .