Last Updated on January 1, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Josh Okogie:
- 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) (estimated)
- 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)
- High School:
- NBA Draft:
- Drafted: 20th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Teams Played For:
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- Minnesota Timberwolves (2018–2022)
- 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.
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.