Class of 2022 SG/SF AK Okereke (CA) Portal to Vandy

[funkysoul77]

After we hopefully land Jerry Deng might AK Okereke from Cornell be a final major piece as roster spot 12, assuming we do not try and land Jamir Watkins or RJ Luis?

Great story for this kid! He had no division 1 offers out of high school and went to Cornell just as a student. Eventually became walk on when a spot opened up and now is a team captain and is even started to generate some NBA rumors. He graduated Cornell in just three years, so he is very smart off the court and a scrappy stat box stuffer on the court. He also seem to be a hard worker, willing to learn, and a really nice kid.

29 Games

25.6min

59.5fg%

32.13pt%

79.3ft%

4.6reb

4.1ast

1.1blk

1.1stl

1.9to

13.9pts

If you put value in Evan Miya AK has a 4.53 BPR rating (compare that with RJ Luis BPR of 5.35 and Jamir Watkins BPR of 3.80)

He was recently followed by Alex Kline on Instagram and here is some more info and highlights about him.

From Walk-On to High Major: The Story of AK Okereke

AK Okereke is a 6-foot-7, 240 pound junior at Cornell who helped lead the Big Red to the Ivy League Tournament finals. He averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 assists, 4.6

www.si.com

PS. Off topic but it might be of interest Adam Kline is now also following Adam Weinstein on Instagram as well. Could he be coming back into the fold?

 

[funkysoul77]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Scuttlebutt says Vandy

 

[funkysoul77]

Scuttlebutt says Vandy

Sad to hear, if true...but perhaps if our interest is a new development perhaps he might reconsider his choice, especially if NIL offer is good. And he does play just down the road so he wouldn't have move far.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Sad to hear, if true...but perhaps if our interest is a new development perhaps he might reconsider his choice, especially if NIL offer is good. And he does play just down the road so he wouldn't have move far.

Which of these is not like the other, academically;
SU
Cornell
Vandy

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Scuttlebutt says Vandy

I am Scuzzlebutt. Behold my Patrick Duffy leg.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Which of these is not like the other, academically;
SU
Cornell
Vandy

Cornell doesn’t have a FBS football team … academically.

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

After we hopefully land Jerry Deng might AK Okereke from Cornell be a final major piece as roster spot 12, assuming we do not try and land Jamir Watkins or RJ Luis?

Great story for this kid! He had no division 1 offers out of high school and went to Cornell just as a student. Eventually became walk on when a spot opened up and now is a team captain and is even started to generate some NBA rumors. He graduated Cornell in just three years, so he is very smart off the court and a scrappy stat box stuffer on the court. He also seem to be a hard worker, willing to learn, and a really nice kid.

29 Games

25.6min

59.5fg%

32.13pt%

79.3ft%

4.6reb

4.1ast

1.1blk

1.1stl

1.9to

13.9pts

If you put value in Evan Miya AK has a 4.53 BPR rating (compare that with RJ Luis BPR of 5.35 and Jamir Watkins BPR of 3.80)

He was recently followed by Alex Kline on Instagram and here is some more info and highlights about him.

From Walk-On to High Major: The Story of AK Okereke

AK Okereke is a 6-foot-7, 240 pound junior at Cornell who helped lead the Big Red to the Ivy League Tournament finals. He averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 assists, 4.6

www.si.com

PS. Off topic but it might be of interest Adam Kline is now also following Adam Weinstein on Instagram as well. Could he be coming back into the fold?

He wears #47, right?

 

[funkysoul77]

He wears #47, right?

No #12 I believe. Just wondering though, what does that have to do with anything?

 

[funkysoul77]

Which of these is not like the other, academically;
SU
Cornell
Vandy

If academics were his only concern, I agree. But perhaps exposure, location, roster fit, relationship with staff and other things factor in. I don't know.

 

[Orangezoo]

Talented kid with good size as a point forward type. Not sure how he would fit in given he’s a lot better than a 12th man based on his skillset and production.

 

[grepal]

Which of these is not like the other, academically;
SU
Cornell
Vandy

Vandy, almost no snow.

 

[23Zone]

I remember watching him in this year's game and being very impressed. He would be a perfect addition. Maybe he can bring a few lacrosse players with him lol.

 

[funkysoul77]

Talented kid with good size as a point forward type. Not sure how he would fit in given he’s a lot better than a 12th man based on his skillset and production.

Just to clarify, I didn't mean 12th scholarship as the 12th man on depth chart, I just meant the 12th scholarship given out(Deng would be #11 and #13-15 probably are walk-ons). I'm sure if he were to come he would get good amount of playing time off the bench, and perhaps depending on how he plays and how others play, even could earn a starter spot at some point in the season.

 

[dasher]

No #12 I believe. Just wondering though, what does that have to do with anything?

It is the key to the whole thing. Do you know his zodiac sign?

 

[funkysoul77]

It is the key to the whole thing. Do you know his zodiac sign?

HaHa...Ah yes, how could I forgot to check that! I think if he is a Taurus or Aries the stars align for us to get him!

 

[cayugacuse]

After we hopefully land Jerry Deng might AK Okereke from Cornell be a final major piece as roster spot 12, assuming we do not try and land Jamir Watkins or RJ Luis?

Great story for this kid! He had no division 1 offers out of high school and went to Cornell just as a student. Eventually became walk on when a spot opened up and now is a team captain and is even started to generate some NBA rumors. He graduated Cornell in just three years, so he is very smart off the court and a scrappy stat box stuffer on the court. He also seem to be a hard worker, willing to learn, and a really nice kid.

29 Games

25.6min

59.5fg%

32.13pt%

79.3ft%

4.6reb

4.1ast

1.1blk

1.1stl

1.9to

13.9pts

If you put value in Evan Miya AK has a 4.53 BPR rating (compare that with RJ Luis BPR of 5.35 and Jamir Watkins BPR of 3.80)

He was recently followed by Alex Kline on Instagram and here is some more info and highlights about him.

From Walk-On to High Major: The Story of AK Okereke

AK Okereke is a 6-foot-7, 240 pound junior at Cornell who helped lead the Big Red to the Ivy League Tournament finals. He averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 assists, 4.6

www.si.com

PS. Off topic but it might be of interest Adam Kline is now also following Adam Weinstein on Instagram as well. Could he be coming back into the fold?

Not sure there is a spot for him. He's likely a 3 or 4. Love his background and his achievements. His experience and numbers definitely make it tempting though. Seems like we would be looking more for pg and center depth to fill out the roster. Thanks for your posts funkysoul77. Good stuff!

 

[baggerbob]

Just to clarify, I didn't mean 12th scholarship as the 12th man on depth chart, I just meant the 12th scholarship given out(Deng would be #11 and #13-15 probably are walk-ons). I'm sure if he were to come he would get good amount of playing time off the bench, and perhaps depending on how he plays and how others play, even could earn a starter spot at some point in the season.

As long as the Deng story has been going the more it seems that ship has sailed.
Hope it hasn't but when nothing happens early we usually end up empty.

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

No #12 I believe. Just wondering though, what does that have to do with anything?

No gun enthusiasts here i guess. Andre Kirilenko, the Russian had fun with his initials in the NBA, wearing 47 for his career

 

[Motensocks]

Carlos Aroyo brought Kirilinko down to play summer ball in Miami. I have never felt so outclassed as having a guy come from the center position to block my 3 pt shot from the top. It was a humbling game.

 

[grepal]

Just to clarify, I didn't mean 12th scholarship as the 12th man on depth chart, I just meant the 12th scholarship given out(Deng would be #11 and #13-15 probably are walk-ons). I'm sure if he were to come he would get good amount of playing time off the bench, and perhaps depending on how he plays and how others play, even could earn a starter spot at some point in the season.

I really hope we add another 5 or at least a 4/5.

 

[walsh2012]

No gun enthusiasts here i guess. Andre Kirilenko, the Russian had fun with his initials in the NBA, wearing 47 for his career

Whenever I do a RTTS in MLB or a NCAA road to glory i give my player AR initials with the number 15 or AK initials with 47.

If you have other suggestions plz let me know

 

[UnderHisOwnPower]

Whenever I do a RTTS in MLB or a NCAA road to glory i give my player AR initials with the number 15 or AK initials with 47.

If you have other suggestions plz let me know

50 BMG
44 SW
65 CM

 

[walsh2012]

50 BMG
44 SW
65 CM

Ty!

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Whenever I do a RTTS in MLB or a NCAA road to glory i give my player AR initials with the number 15 or AK initials with 47.

If you have other suggestions plz let me know