Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Adem Bona Okoro is a Nigerian-Turkish professional basketball player known for his athleticism and defensive prowess.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ikechukwu Stanley Okoro, later known as Adem Bona
  • Nickname: Adem Bona
  • Nationality: Nigerian, Turkish
  • Date of Birth: March 28, 2003
  • Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 4 in
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed
  • Jersey Number:
    • UCLA Bruins — #3
    • Philadelphia 76ers — #30
  • Position: Forward / Center
  • High School: Prolific Prep (Napa, California)
  • College: UCLA (2022–2024)
  • NBA Draft: Philadelphia 76ers, 2024, Round 2, Pick 41
  • Teams Played For:
    • UCLA Bruins (2022–2024)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)
    • Delaware Blue Coats (2024–present, assignment/two-way appearances in the G League)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: Not publicly listed
  • Siblings: Two brothers, Obinna and Emeka; two sisters, Chidinma and Amaka.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Adem Bona’s player archetype is that of an athletic rim-running defensive big, a center whose identity starts with shot blocking, vertical spacing, and relentless energy around the paint. Defensively, he operates as a back-line anchor who protects the rim, contests everything with length and bounce, and brings switchable flashes for a player his size because of his mobility and motor. Offensively, his role is more functional than self-created, built on screening, diving hard to the basket, finishing lobs, cleaning the glass, and converting interior chances rather than carrying a half-court scoring load. Physically, Bona stands out with a strong 6-foot-10 frame, a 7-foot-4 wingspan, explosive leaping, and the kind of quick-twitch movement that lets him play above the rim on both ends. Put together, his play style is that of a high-energy modern big who impacts games through defense, activity, and efficient inside finishing rather than volume shot creation.

Sources:

NBA.com — Adem Bona | Forward | Philadelphia 76ers
UCLA Athletics — Adem Bona – Men’s Basketball
Philadelphia 76ers — 76ers Select Adem Bona in 2024 NBA Draft
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: Ranking Top 45 prospects entering Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft
Philadelphia 76ers — Who is Adem Bona? Get to Know the Newest Sixer