ByJulien Burke-
Josh Okogie: stats, last game & news
Position:
Shooting Guard
Height:
193 cm
Age:
28 years (09/01/1998)
Nationality:
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Ranking 2025-2026NBA
NBA
PointsPTS
4.5
#414
ReboundsREB
2.5
#362
AssistsAST
0.9
#421
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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 84 | 17:21 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.6/3.8 42.6% | 0.8/1.7 47.6% | 0.8/2.1 38.5% | 0.5/0.8 60.6% | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 11.3% | 4.7 | 54.5% | 53.1% | 54.5% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 7.9 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Last Games
Josh Okogie
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:25 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | D 78-98 vs  | NBA | |
| 18:18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | V 93-99 @ | NBA | |
| 18:41 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | V 115-96 vs | NBA | |
| 3:33 | - | 1 | - | - | - | D 108-112 vs | NBA | |
| 24:03 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | D 101-94 @ | NBA | |
| 26:24 | 7 | - | 1 | 2 | - | D 107-98 @ | NBA | |
| 21:53 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | V 132-101 vs  | NBA |
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Player Profile
When Josh Okogie arrived at Georgia Tech in 2016, no ESPN recruiter had ranked him among the prospects to watch. Yet this Nigerian shooting guard, who had come to the United States at the age of three, would quickly turn that indifference into respect.
Born in Lagos on September 1, 1998, and raised in Snellville, Georgia, Okogie grew up as the fourth of five children in a family that valued education as much as sports. At Shiloh High School and later at Georgia Tech, where he studied business administration, he built his reputation on something that never lies: defensive intensity.
His meteoric rise culminated in 2018 when the Minnesota Timberwolves selected him 20th overall in the NBA Draft after just two college seasons. Over four years in Minnesota, Okogie established himself as a formidable defensive specialist, delivering spectacular blocks that electrified the crowd. His explosive athleticism and ability to harass the opposing team's top scorers quickly made him a valuable rotation player.
In 2022, he joined the Phoenix Suns before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets in January 2025, continuing an NBA career that speaks to his perseverance. At the same time, Okogie has honored his roots by representing Nigeria, notably at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
From a high schooler ignored by recruiters to an established NBA player and seasoned international, Josh Okogie embodies success through hard work. At 26, this defensive guard continues to write a story that proves raw talent, combined with an impeccable work ethic, can take you very far.
Honors & Championships
Josh Okogie has established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation, already making his mark in Georgia Tech history before even reaching adulthood.
- Scored 1,033 career points in just two seasons at Georgia Tech, a sophomore record since 1995-96
- Ranks 43rd on Georgia Tech's all-time scoring list
- Averaged 16.1 points per game in his freshman year, then 18.2 in his sophomore year
- Selected 20th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Named to the World Team for the 2019 NBA Rising Stars Challenge
- Set his NBA career high with 28 points in a Phoenix Suns uniform in December 2022 against Boston
- Recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Charlotte in January 2025
- Represented Nigeria at the 2021 Olympic Games and the 2019 FIBA World Cup
Awards & Individual Honors
Josh Okogie quickly established himself as a promising talent from his very first college games before going on to confirm his potential in the NBA.
- Named to the ACC All-Freshman Team (2017)
- Named to the Third-team All-ACC (2018)
- Participated with the World Team in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge (2019)