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Isaac Okoro

Isaac Nnamdi Okoro ( ə-KOR-oh; born January 26, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 225 pounds (102 kg), he plays the small forward position. Okoro played basketball for McEachern High School in Georgia for four years, helping his team win the state championship and achieve national success in his senior season. He was considered a five-star recruit by Rivals and a four-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN. After his freshman college season at Auburn, he was named to the second team All-SEC.

Infobox

Position
Small forward / shooting guard
League
NBA
Born
(2001-01-26) January 26, 2001 (age 24)Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight
225 lb (102 kg)
High school
McEachern(Powder Springs, Georgia)
College
Auburn (2019–2020)
NBA draft
2020: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Drafted by
Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career
2020–present
2020–2025
Cleveland Cavaliers
2025–present
Chicago Bulls
Men's basketball
Medals Men's basketball Representing United States FIBA Under-17 World Cup 2018 Argentina Team

Tables

College recruiting information · High school career › Recruiting
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Isaac Okoro SF
Name
Isaac Okoro SF
Hometown
Powder Springs, GA
School
McEachern (GA)
Height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight
215 lb (98 kg)
Commit date
Jul 25, 2018
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (88)
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (88)
Name
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (88)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 31    247Sports: 37    ESPN: 40
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 31    247Sports: 37    ESPN: 40
Name
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 31    247Sports: 37    ESPN: 40
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Name
Hometown
School
Height
Weight
Commit date
Isaac Okoro SF
Powder Springs, GA
McEachern (GA)
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Jul 25, 2018
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (88)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 31 247Sports: 37 ESPN: 40
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100- .mw- .mw- .mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }"Auburn 2019 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved July 27, 2019. "2019 Auburn Tigers Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved July 27, 2019. "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
· Career statistics › NBA › Regular season
2020–21
2020–21
Year
2020–21
Team
Cleveland
GP
67
GS
67
MPG
32.4
FG%
420
3P%
290
FT%
726
RPG
3.1
APG
1.9
SPG
9
BPG
4
PPG
9.6
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Team
Cleveland
GP
67
GS
61
MPG
29.6
FG%
480
3P%
350
FT%
768
RPG
3.0
APG
1.8
SPG
8
BPG
3
PPG
8.8
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Cleveland
GP
76
GS
46
MPG
21.7
FG%
494
3P%
363
FT%
757
RPG
2.5
APG
1.1
SPG
7
BPG
4
PPG
6.4
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Cleveland
GP
69
GS
42
MPG
27.3
FG%
490
3P%
391
FT%
679
RPG
3.0
APG
1.9
SPG
8
BPG
5
PPG
9.4
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
Cleveland
GP
55
GS
22
MPG
19.1
FG%
464
3P%
371
FT%
717
RPG
2.4
APG
1.2
SPG
6
BPG
3
PPG
6.1
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
334
GP
238
GS
26.2
MPG
467
FG%
351
3P%
731
FT%
2.8
RPG
1.6
APG
8
SPG
4
BPG
8.1
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
2020–21
Cleveland
67
67
32.4
420
290
726
3.1
1.9
9
4
9.6
2021–22
Cleveland
67
61
29.6
480
350
768
3.0
1.8
8
3
8.8
2022–23
Cleveland
76
46
21.7
494
363
757
2.5
1.1
7
4
6.4
2023–24
Cleveland
69
42
27.3
490
391
679
3.0
1.9
8
5
9.4
2024–25
Cleveland
55
22
19.1
464
371
717
2.4
1.2
6
3
6.1
Career
334
238
26.2
467
351
731
2.8
1.6
8
4
8.1
· Career statistics › NBA › Playoffs
2023
2023
Year
2023
Team
Cleveland
GP
5
GS
2
MPG
14.9
FG%
478
3P%
308
FT%
1.000
RPG
1.4
APG
8
SPG
4
BPG
4
PPG
6.4
2024
2024
Year
2024
Team
Cleveland
GP
12
GS
7
MPG
21.9
FG%
357
3P%
257
FT%
778
RPG
1.8
APG
1.1
SPG
9
BPG
3
PPG
5.5
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
Cleveland
GP
9
GS
0
MPG
14.2
FG%
500
3P%
375
FT%
625
RPG
1.2
APG
6
SPG
7
BPG
1
PPG
4.6
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
26
GP
9
GS
17.8
MPG
415
FG%
297
3P%
783
FT%
1.5
RPG
8
APG
7
SPG
3
BPG
5.3
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
2023
Cleveland
5
2
14.9
478
308
1.000
1.4
8
4
4
6.4
2024
Cleveland
12
7
21.9
357
257
778
1.8
1.1
9
3
5.5
2025
Cleveland
9
0
14.2
500
375
625
1.2
6
7
1
4.6
Career
26
9
17.8
415
297
783
1.5
8
7
3
5.3
· Career statistics › College
2019–20
2019–20
Year
2019–20
Team
Auburn
GP
28
GS
28
MPG
31.5
FG%
514
3P%
290
FT%
672
RPG
4.4
APG
2.0
SPG
9
BPG
9
PPG
12.9
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
28
GP
28
GS
31.5
MPG
514
FG%
290
3P%
672
FT%
4.4
RPG
2.0
APG
9
SPG
9
BPG
12.9
Year
Team
GP
GS
MPG
FG%
3P%
FT%
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
PPG
2019–20
Auburn
28
28
31.5
514
290
672
4.4
2.0
9
9
12.9
Career
28
28
31.5
514
290
672
4.4
2.0
9
9
12.9

References

  1. NBA.com
    https://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-start-of-season-nba-pronunciation-guide
  2. NBA.com
    https://www.nba.com/draft/2020/prospects/isaac-okoro
  3. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo4xHsN9bTk
  4. ESPN
    https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28679298
  5. Marietta Daily Journal
    https://www.mdjonline.com/sports/three-games-into-young-season-shows-mceachern-is-ready-to/article_1305432c-bdb9-11e6-a4ba-7f8e52d7ce3f.html
  6. "Isaac Okoro"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190728221725/https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/o/okoro-isaac.aspx
  7. USA Today High School Sports
    https://usatodayhss.com/2017/super-25-preseason-boys-basketball-no-9-mceachern
  8. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/ajc-boys-all-state-basketball-teams/IsgBpoQZlMimxgUllGmpYJ/
  9. "2016–17 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team"
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    https://usatodayhss.com/2018/2017-18-all-usa-georgia-boys-basketball-team
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    https://www.mdjonline.com/sports/mceachern-boys-championship-hopes-dashed-by-norcross-in-quarterfinals/article_4e034898-1cfe-11e8-b57f-738010d94196.html
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    https://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/all-state-team/kOaIFEHMZoDa7XxKz8QIMO/
  13. USA Today High School Sports
    https://usatodayhss.com/2018/video-isaac-okoro-has-been-on-a-nike-eybl-tear-and-his-athleticism-should-have-teams-on-notice
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    https://www.maxpreps.com/news/mdbwDYCSa02E7-TpRc5Gmg/maxpreps-2018-19-high-school-boys-basketball-all-american-team.htm
  15. "Sharife Cooper, Isaac Okoro lead McEachern to City of Palms title"
    https://www.zagsblog.com/2018/12/22/sharife-cooper-isaac-okoro-lead-mceachern-to-city-of-palms-title/
  16. Springfield News-Leader
    https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/01/20/2019-bass-pro-tournament-champions-mceachern-springfield-shadow-mountain-mike-bibby-james-wiseman/2626018002/
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    https://www.ajc.com/blog/high-school-sports/aaaaaaa-basketball-blog-mceachern-westlake-finish-unbeaten-nationally-ranked/xC00FOEfhm6RguahaYHm0H/
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  26. "What 4-star small forward Isaac Okoro's commitment means for Auburn basketball"
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