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Ryan Lewis

Auburn's Isaac Okoro selected by Cavaliers with No. 5 pick

The Cavaliers added arguably the best perimeter defender in the 2020 NBA Draft, selecting Auburn's Isaac Okoro with the No. 5 pick Wednesday night.

Okoro, who stands 6-foot-6, as a freshman last season at Auburn averaged 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 51.4% shooting.

Okoro is viewed as an elite defender on the perimeter and an explosive athlete who often finds himself in the right place in the right time. His shooting hasn't been one of his strengths, though his ceiling would be considerably high if his jump shot improves.

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