Philadelphia 76ers: 5 options for pick No. 33 in 2019 NBA Draft

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Devon Dotson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks drives with the ball against Chuma Okeke #5 of the Auburn Tigers during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 23, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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4. Chuma Okeke

A gritty forward who competes on every possession, Chuma Okeke would immediately be a favorite of Brett Brown’s. He was an integral part of a very successful Auburn team that went to the Final Four this season.

Okeke fits the mold of a 3-and-D forward, with his D being the foundation that will earn him trust with his NBA coach.

Okeke uses every inch of his 7’0″ wingspan to make timely rotations and deflections, which resulted in 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks in 29.1 minutes per game. Combined with his willingness to hustle for loose balls and compete for every rebound, he’ll get minutes right away in most rotations.

Not to mention, his offensive game isn’t too shabby either. A 38.7 percent 3-point shooter on 3.7 attempts per game, Okeke has simple shooting mechanics with minimal hitches. He can immediately step in and be the fifth option in Philly, spacing the floor competently while grinding on the defensive end for his offensive-minded teammates.

With proper development, Okeke could be Ben Simmons‘ partner in crime on that end, feeding off each other with excellent rotations and deflections that are sure to stymie opposing offenses.