Felix Okpara

Updated on 6/30/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-11
Weight: 235
College: Tennessee
Classification: Senior
Country: Nigeria
Birthdate: 4/20/2004

2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 46
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 46 by the Orlando Magic
(Rights traded to the Washington Wizards)

Pros:

Adequate low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid rebounder
Solid defender
Very good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Has solid hands

Cons:

Needs to improve his face-up game
Must expand upon his low post game
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
Struggles to guard quicker players

Summary:

Felix Okpara is a mobile, rim protecting big man that will block shots and defend in the interior to help his team lock down the paint.  He will need to improve his skill set offensively, but his ability to anchor the middle could enable him to be a second round pick in the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/22/24 Tennessee-Baylor Game via BaylorAthletics
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/11/25 Tennessee-Texas Game via ESPN

Games Scouted:
4/2/22 Link Academy vs. Montverde Academy
4/8/22 2022 Nike Hoops Summit
3/22/26 Tennessee vs. Virginia

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