WATCH: Chuma Okeke’s friends and family go wild when he is drafted by Orlando Magic
By Adam Spencer
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If Auburn F Chuma Okeke hadn’t torn his ACL against North Carolina in the Sweet 16 in March, he likely would have been a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Instead, he was projected by many to be a second-round pick after the injury, but the Orlando Magic selected him with the No. 16 overall pick in what was seen as a surprise by many media members.
As you can see below, Okeke’s watch party, which appears to be at his or his family’s house, went crazy when his name was called:
Let’s get It! #NBADraftlive W.D.E pic.twitter.com/zqBgqm5AlK
— Chuka E. Okeke (CEO) (@_chukaokeke) June 21, 2019
Okeke was one of the breakout stars of the 2018-19 college basketball season, so this was a well-deserved moment for the hard-working forward.
He may not be able to play in the 2019-20 season, but he should be exciting to watch when he’s healthy again.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
