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AK Okereke’s Unlikely NBA Path | College Basketball News
AK Okereke, the Cornell walk-on turned Vanderbilt standout, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers — a move that marks his leap from college hoops to the NBA. After weighing a potential return to the Ivy League, he chose the pro route, embracing his role as a versatile, all-around player who can score, defend, and distribute. Beyond basketball, Okereke juggled a finance startup, penned a Catholic newsletter, and pursued a Master’s — earning praise from his Cornell coach as one of the most well-rounded athletes he’s ever coached. The Lakers see his…
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