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Jordan Ekwe

Big Board: Dave #6 · Ricky #4

67 Overall Dave 68 · Ricky 68

6'10"Height
250Weight
7'4"Wingspan*
SoClass
20Age

*Wingspan projected until measured at the combine.

Overview

Ekwe is a defensive-minded big whose motor never stops. He protects the rim with plus length, rebounds outside his area, and gives max effort every possession — the kind of energy five who raises a team's defensive floor immediately.

The offense is unfinished: he's a lob threat and putback finisher, but he can't space the floor or create, and his hands can be shaky. He's a role-player projection whose value is anchored to defense and effort, with real upside if the offense catches up.

Scouting Grades

Each skill blends an advanced-stat percentile (where available) with Dave's and Ricky's grades; Overall is the weighted cumulative, 1-100. Grades as of August 22, 2026.

DaveRicky

Rim Protection 89 Stat 90 · Dave 88 · Ricky 90
Rebounding 84 Stat 82 · Dave 84 · Ricky 86
Rim Finishing 75 Stat 78 · Dave 74 · Ricky 72
Motor 91 Dave 92 · Ricky 90
Passing 39 Stat 30 · Dave 45 · Ricky 42
Shooting 21 Stat 10 · Dave 25 · Ricky 28

Pros

Rim protection. Plus length and timing as a shot-blocker and deterrent; anchors a defense in drop coverage.
Motor & rebounding. Relentless effort, finishes possessions on the glass, and plays bigger than his frame.

Development Areas

Offensive game. Limited to lobs and putbacks; no floor spacing or self-creation, and the hands can be inconsistent.
Free-throw shooting. A liability at the line, which caps late-game minutes.