NBA Draft: Ranking the top 15 prospects participating in the Sweet Sixteen

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15. Chuma Okeke, Auburn

If you’re surprised to see Auburn in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament, welcome to the party. Throughout their entire history, the Tigers only have eight NCAA Tournament appearances and zero Final Four appearances.

This season, however, they’ve been one of the better teams in the SEC, which has led them to the Sweet Sixteen. In large part, one of the bigger reasons why they’re here is Chuma Okeke, who will likely be taken in the 2019 NBA Draft in a few months.

During the first two games of the NCAA Tournament, Okeke is 12.5 points, five rebounds and nearly three assists per game. He’s also shooting 40 percent from 3-point range. Keep an eye on the young wing, which at 6-foot-8 has the measurable to be an intriguing prospect at the next level.