Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Josh Okogie:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Joshua Aloiye Okogie
  • Nationality: Nigerian-American
  • Age: Born September 1, 1998
  • Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria (moved to the United States as a child, raised in Snellville, Georgia, USA)
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight: 213 lbs (97 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #20
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School and College:
    • High School:
      • Shiloh High School (Snellville, Georgia)
    • College:
      • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) (2016–2018)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Drafted: 20th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Minnesota Timberwolves (2018–2022)
    2. Phoenix Suns (2022–present)
  • Championship Rings:
    • NBA: None yet
  • Kids: No publicly known children
  • Siblings: Josh has four siblings, including an older brother and three sisters.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Josh Okogie’s player archetype is a defensive-minded energy wing, a rugged perimeter guard-forward whose game is built around point-of-attack pressure, physicality and opportunistic slashing more than polished half-court creation. Offensively, he fits best as a low-usage complementary piece who attacks closeouts, runs the floor, cuts hard and occasionally spaces the court, while defensively his real value comes from hounding ball-handlers, switching across multiple perimeter matchups and using his length, strength and activity to create turnovers. Physically, Okogie brings a compact but powerful build at roughly 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds with a reported 7-foot wingspan, which helps him play bigger than his height and absorb tough assignments. His overall style is defined by motor, toughness and disruptive defensive play, with his best stretches coming when he is simplifying the offensive end and leaning into his role as an aggressive, versatile stopper on the wing. (SI)

Fun Facts

  • Representing Nigeria internationally, he has been a key player for the national team in competitions like the Olympics.
  • Okogie’s ability to guard multiple positions and contribute as a slasher and rebounder has made him a valuable role player in the NBA.

Sources:

Sports Illustrated — 2018 NBA Draft: Josh Okogie Scouting Report and Highlights
NBADraft.net — Josh Okogie
Sports Illustrated — 2018 NBA Mock Draft 11.0: Trade Rumors and Final Picks
NBA.com — No shortage of NBA-ready guard prospects in 2018 Draft …