Nigerian prospects Okorie and Ejiofor selected in 2026 NBA Draft

At the Barclays Center, the 2026 NBA Draft saw six players of Nigerian heritage selected. Among them, forward Ebuka Okorie and wing Zuby Ejiofor stood out, drawing significant attention from teams.

Okorie impressed with a 20. 5 points-per-game average in college, while Ejiofor showcased versatility on defense.

Their selections signal a growing presence of Nigerian talent in the NBA.