Washington Wizards 2020 NBA Draft: Onyeka Okongwu

In order to improve their 29th ranked defense from last season, the Washington Wizards need to draft Onyeka Oknongwu out of USC to protect the paint.

November 18 is less than two weeks away! The 2020 NBA Draft is nearing closer and closer. Like every other franchise, the Washington Wizards are doing their due diligence as the days continue to dwindle down. With the ninth overall pick in consecutive seasons, the Wizards must play their cards right to hit for the second time in two years.

Make no mistake, Washington is entering a very important offseason after missing the playoffs for the second straight year. With the right addition, however, they can put an end to that drought. As long as Washington’s main core remains healthy, then they’ll be right back in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Come draft night, all the Wizards have to do is find the right piece to fit their puzzle. As I mentioned previously, fixing their 29th ranked defense from last season should without a doubt be priority number one. Drafting a paint protector would immediately solve some of their problems. Washington should not hesitate to pull the trigger if power forward/center, Onyeka Okongwu, out of USC falls to them at number nine.

Who is Onyeka Okongwu?

Onyeka Okongwu is arguably the best defender in the entire 2020 NBA Draft. He measures at 6’9,” 245 pounds with a towering 7’2″ wingspan. Although he only played one season of college basketball, Okongwu made an immediate impact as a freshman.

In 28 games at USC, Okongwu averaged 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in 30.6 mins of play. He finished second in the Pac-12 and seventh in the entire NCAA in blocks per game averaging, a remarkable 2.7.