Emeka Okafor Jr. brings rebound-first, defense-first juice to Western Illinois
In the 2010-11 season, Emeka Okafor Jr. was a rugged 6-foot-7 forward for Western Illinois who gave the Leathernecks hustle value: 3.6 rebounds per game, 2.8 points per game, nine blocks, and 10 steals in 27 games. He was also trusted enough to start four games, and Western Illinois noted he was the program’s all-time leading rebounder and team MVP/Defensive Player of the Year, which says plenty about his motor and impact. If you want a physical, team-first forward who wins possessions and brings edge, he fits; if you need a polished scorer, that’s not his lane.
