Chuma Okeke heard his name called with the 16th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. For the first time since 2000, Auburn is back in the NBA! Okeke was given high praise by sports analysts everywhere and he also received a warm welcome by Philadelphia power forward Tobias Harris. Analysts suggest Chuma Okeke to potentially be the steal of the draft. The pick was surprising to many as Okeke was projected to be taken in the late 1st round or early second round. As for the two other Auburn stars, Jared Harper and Bryce Brown, they were surprisingly undrafted. But we have received reports that Brown and Harper have signed contracts with NBA teams. Brown agreed to sign with the Sacramento Kings while Harper ensured he'd play with the Phoenix Suns. So Jared Harper got a contract, but the player who committed the uncalled double dribble in the Virginia game, Ty Jerome, was drafted by the Suns in the first round. Jerome is probably the last player an Auburn player would want to play with. But we know Jared is a great teammate so they should get along. Congrats to Bryce, Jared, and especially Chuma! #AUNextLevel #WarEagle
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