Chuma Okeke: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 43 | 17:54 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.1/4.4 47.1% | 1/1.5 64.1% | 1.1/3 38.6% | 0.3/0.4 68.4% | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 12.7% | 5.0 | 60.7% | 59.9% | 66.5% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 15.0% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.4 | 1.8% | 2.8% |
 | | 26 | 19:31 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.5/5.5 45.5% | 1.1/2 56.9% | 1.4/3.5 39.1% | 0.4/0.5 78.6% | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 4.8 | 15.5% | 6.1 | 59.3% | 58.0% | 64.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 8.2 | 1.9% | 1.7% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:20 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | D 94-87 @  | Liga Endesa | |
| 23:42 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | D 83-88 vs  | Liga Endesa | |
| 25:05 | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | D 92-85 @  | EuroLeague | |
| 17:09 | 5 | 4 | - | - | 1 | V 90-105 @  | EuroLeague | |
| 21:10 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | D 81-89 vs  | Liga Endesa | |
| 21:06 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | D 97-101 vs  | Liga Endesa | |
| 17:55 | 7 | 3 | - | - | 1 | V 81-87 @  | EuroLeague |
Player Profile
Chukwuma Julian Okeke bears a first name meaning "God knows" in Igbo, and this philosophy seems to have guided a basketball journey defined by resilience. Born in Atlanta to Nigerian parents, the forward first shone at Westlake High School, leading his team to the Georgia Class 6A state title before earning the prestigious Mr. Georgia Basketball award thanks to impressive averages of 24.4 points and 15 rebounds per game.
At Auburn, Okeke experienced spectacular growth between his freshman and sophomore years. His rise culminated during the 2019 NCAA Tournament, where he helped propel the Tigers to their first-ever Final Four appearance. But fate had other plans: a torn ACL suffered during the Sweet 16 victory abruptly cut short his momentum, turning what should have been a triumph into a test of character.
Despite that major injury, the Orlando Magic did not hesitate to select him 16th overall in the 2019 draft, with some observers even calling it the "steal of the draft." Since then, Okeke has moved between several NBA franchises, from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Westchester Knicks, accumulating ten-day contracts and team changes along the way.
On the court, the 6'6" forward has built a reputation through his defensive versatility and basketball IQ. These qualities, combined with his ability to bounce back from adversity, make him a valuable player in a league where adaptability has become essential to professional survival.
Honors & Championships
Chuma Okeke has built a solid reputation at both the college and NBA levels through his versatile performances and defensive impact.
- Key contributor to Auburn's historic run to their first Final Four in the 2019 NCAA Tournament
- Averaged 12 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game as a sophomore at Auburn (38 starts)
- NBA career-high of 26 points set with the Orlando Magic against the Houston Rockets on February 25, 2022
- Previous career-high of 22 points reached during the 2020-21 NBA season with Orlando
Awards & Individual Honors
Chuma Okeke established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation as early as high school.
- Named Mr. Georgia Basketball at the end of his senior year of high school
- Ranked among the top 50 high school players in his class as a four-star recruit
- Described as the "steal of the draft" by ESPN analyst Mike Schmitz at the 2019 draft
