Jahlil Okafor

Jahlil Okafor is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, and the Detroit Pistons.

Okafor’s career started in high school where he earned national player of the year awards from McDonald's, USA Today, and Parade. At the 2012 FIBA Under-17 World Cup, he earned the Tournament MVP, and at the 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, he was the All-Tournament team selection, for the gold-medal Team the USA. Following his senior season, he was selected with the third overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.