Onyeka Okongwu

Basketball player for Atlanta Hawks

Onyeka Okongwu - Basketball player for Atlanta Hawks
Born

December 11th, 2000
24 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, primarily played as a center for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Okongwu played college basketball for the USC Trojans, where he demonstrated exceptional skills on both ends of the court. Drafted as the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, he quickly became an important member of the Hawks. Known for defensive prowess and rebounding ability, Okongwu contributed to the team's performance in the playoffs.

Drafted sixth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft

Played for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA

Contributed to the team's playoff run

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