Posted this on redmen as well, but remember Shawn James? The guy averaged over 5 blocks, 10 points, and 7 boards as a freshman. He averaged 6.33 blocks--and NCAA record--as a soph while shooting 77% from the FT line and 45% from three on 1.8 attempts per game. James was listed at 6'9 and 6'10 on rosters and 225 pounds. He was known as a very good rebounder and was a better athlete than Obekpa. James measured in at only 6'7 3/4 for the draft and the rest was history. He is now playing high level overseas.
If Obekpa doesn't have his athleticism, is one of the worst FT shooters in the country, has no offense to speak of and was reported to be 6'7 (or was it 6'6.5?) by Coach Lavin, what makes him such a better prospect? Is it the notoriety of playing in NYC and the Big East as opposed to Northeastern and Duquesne like James?