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Ekene Ibekwe
| Maryland | 6'9" | 220 | PF | SR. | Big time athlete. Has explosion. Hits the offensive glass like a monster. ...From Carson, California. ...Was also named to the ACC All-Defensive Team. Ibekwe led the ACC with 2.7 blocked shots per game, recording 81 blocks this season. He earned honorable mention All-ACC after finishing the regular season averaging 10.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per contest. Ibekwe ranks fourth in the league in rebounding and fifth in defensive rebounds (4.87). Ibekwe became just the fourth player in school history to score at least 1,000 points and record 500 rebounds and 200 blocked shots. ...He tested the waters for the NBA draft in 2005-06 but returned to school. He blocks shots at a high rate. Struggles with perimeter offensive game. ...Participated in the 2006 FIBA World Championships for the Nigerian National Team. |
In 2003 - the 44th pick was Badiane. Our advice? Take Kyle Korver.