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Stanford Freshman Ebuka Okorie Declares for 2026 NBA Draft

The ACC scoring leader heads into the pre-draft process as a projected late first-round pick.

Feb 7, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) takes a free throw against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Okorie, who announced his decision on Instagram Thursday, declared for the 2026 NBA draft.
  • Under NCAA early-entry rules, he can attend team workouts and withdraw by May 27 to keep his option to return to Stanford.
  • The 6-foot-2 guard led the ACC at 23.2 points per game, ranked eighth nationally, and earned first-team all-ACC and AP All-America honorable mention.
  • He set ACC freshman marks with eight 30-point games and totaled 719 points, the third-highest single season in Stanford history.
  • Most projections place him late in the first round, though some see a second-round slot, and a first-round selection would be a first for a New Hampshire native.