The Rockets sign Josh Okogie

Josh Okogie

Houston Rockets (NBA) landed 26-year old double-passport holder Nigerian 6-4 guard Josh Okogie (college: Georgia Tech) for new season. He is the second import player in the roster as Swiss Clint Capela signed here earlier. He played most recently at Charlotte Hornets. In 15 NBA games he averaged 8.9ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.3apg and 1.8spg last season. He also played for another NBA team the Suns earlier that season.
In 2018, he was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round (20th overall). He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball.
Okogie represented the USA at the FIBA World Cup 2023 African Qualifiers two years ago. During this event, he averaged 16 ppg and 7.7 rpg.


Houston Rockets roster for 2025-26:

Forwards:
Clint Capela
Dorian Finney-Smith
Jae'Sean Tate
Jabari Smith_II_Jr.


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