DATE: 2025–2026 Season
LIVE GAMES ATTENDED:  Stanford @ UMiami
SCOUT: Matias Deya

PLAYER/#: Ebuka Okorie (#1)
SCHOOL/TEAM: University of Stanford
CLASS: Freshman
HEIGHT: 6’2”
WEIGHT: 185 lbs
POSITION: G

BODY / ATHLETICISM
Okorie looks physically prepared for high-level basketball. He has a lean, well-conditioned frame that supports his quickness, speed, and overall explosiveness. His body fluidity and coordination stand out immediately, especially when attacking downhill or finishing through contact. Despite not having overwhelming size, he absorbs physicality well on contested finishes and plays with noticeable athletic confidence.

SHOOTING
Okorie is an aggressive perimeter shooter who is never hesitant to hunt on offense. His shooting mechanics still need refinement, particularly in consistency and balance, which contributes to his streaky shooting profile. When he finds rhythm, he can completely take over stretches from beyond the arc, but there are also periods where the shot selection and misses stack up quickly. The foundation is there, but improving efficiency and maintaining consistent mechanics will be important for his next level projection.

POSITION OFFENSE
Stanford utilized Okorie primarily as a lead ball handler during his freshman season, though his natural instincts clearly lean toward scoring first. His offensive game flows from inside to outside—he attacks the paint aggressively and uses that pressure to open up perimeter opportunities. His pace of play, both on and off the ball, is one of his best offensive traits. He moves quickly, creates advantages consistently, and remains active throughout possessions. Even when not directly handling the ball, he stays involved offensively through movement and scoring instincts.

DEFENSE / REBOUNDING
Defensively, Okorie competes with good energy and effort. His motor is solid, and he clearly takes his responsibilities seriously. At times, however, he can become overly aggressive, particularly on closeouts and shot contests. His quickness occasionally works against him, as he can be sold on shot fakes or overcommit defensively, leading to breakdowns and numbers disadvantages. Learning to play more under control defensively will help maximize his athletic tools.

MISCELLANEOUS
In his freshman season at Stanford, Okorie—born in 2007—averaged 23.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, immediately establishing himself as one of the most productive young scorers in college basketball.

OVERALL RATING
Okorie currently projects to me as a possible late first-round prospect with legitimate potential to rise higher. His scoring ability and offensive skill set are clearly NBA-caliber. The next step in his development is slowing the game down mentally and evolving into more of a complete point guard by consistently creating opportunities for teammates. His offensive style and scoring instincts resemble players such as Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford, but if his playmaking and efficiency continue to improve, he has the upside to become a long-term NBA starter on a playoff-caliber team. Adding a more consistent and efficient outside shot could elevate him into an elite offensive weapon at the professional level.