Isaac Okoro
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
College: Auburn
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/26/2001
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 8
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2020 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 5 by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Tremendous free throw generator
Decent playmaker
Adequate rebounder
Adequate defender
Good shot blocker for his size
Very good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be reluctant to take jumpers
Can be too passive on offense
Can be turnover prone
Can tend to have lapses defensively
Summary:
Isaac Okoro is a very athletic, versatile swingman that has a variety of skills that can prove to be useful at the next level. He is an athletic slasher that can take people off the dribble to garner scores, and he also is a solid defender. Right now, he will need to improve his jump shot, but Okoro is an interesting prospect that could be a high upside sort of player, and he projects to be a likely lottery pick in 2020.
Links:
YouTube via AuburnTigers’ Highlights of Auburn vs. Richmond
YouTube via ACC Digital Network’s Highlights of Auburn vs. NC State
YouTube via Highlight Nation’s Highlights of Auburn vs. Saint Louis
YouTube via Highlight Nation’s Highlights of the Auburn-Georgia Game
YouTube via Highlight Nation’s Highlights of the Auburn-Vanderbilt Game
Games Scouted:
1/4/20 Auburn vs. Mississippi State
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