Emeka Okafor - U Conn, 6'9" 240, C, PF Jr.
Okafor, although only 6'10", is a shot blocking machine. Standing reach is 9' 2.5". ...He is going to help an NBA team right away. He has suction cup hands, and will snatch a rebound. …Extremely smart player. He is mechanical in a one on one post up, but when he receives the ball on the move, and gets a chance to flow through the play, he is very good around the basket. Defensively he changes games with his presence. Reacts very quickly, as great shot blockers do. Poised. ...2003 Wooden Award All-American Team, had an impressive sophomore season in which he averaged 15.9 points, 11.2 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game. ...Troubled by back spasms in November 2003. ...He runs the floor. Good athlete. He ranked 8th in overall athleticism at the NBA pre-draft combine.
Okafor is the likely number one pick. We feel he is a future all-star but we like the upside of Dwight Howard better.
