Ugonna Onyenso
Updated on 4/8/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 225
College: Kentucky
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 9/25/2004
2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 65
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Solid rebounder
Adequate defender
Gifted shot blocker
Very good athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Has not receiving much playing time this season
Summary:
Ugonna Onyenso is a very athletic big man that has shown promise as a rim protector at Kentucky this year. He has not played much, but he has really excelled as a rebounder and shot blocker in limited minutes. He will need to get more playing time and expand his skill set offensively, but he could be a definite prospect to watch for the 2024 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
Games Scouted:
12/4/22 Kentucky vs. Michigan
1/23/24 Kentucky vs. South Carolina
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