Felix Okpara selected by Orlando Magic in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Felix Okpara has been selected by the Orlando Magic in the 2026 NBA draft during the second round, with the 46th overall pick. Okpara played for the Tennessee Volunteers for two seasons, starting 72 of 73 games. He achieved a notable milestone, becoming one of four Tennessee players to record multiple 50-block seasons. Alongside Okpara, Ja'Kobi Gillespie was also picked in the second round, going to the Spurs at No. 42. This marks the 13th former Volunteer selected under head coach Rick Barnes. Tennessee has produced a total of 60 NBA draft picks in its history.
- •Okpara was the 46th pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
- •He started all 38 games in his last season at Tennessee.
- •He recorded two 50-block seasons, a rare feat.
- •Tennessee has a total of 60 NBA draft picks historically.
- •Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected at No. 42 by the Spurs.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Felix Okpara drafted by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the NBA draft, then traded
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Felix Okpara selected by Orlando in NBA draft
"The Tennessee Volunteers saw their third expected player to go off the board in the NBA Draft, and the second in the second round in center Felix Okpara. Tennessee’s rim protector last season was picked by the Orlando Magic with pick No. 46 overall. It seemed like Okpara was heading to central Florida to join […]
"Former Vol Felix Okpara selected by the Magic in the NBA draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:01 AMFelix Okpara drafted by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the NBA draft, then traded
The Tennessee Volunteers saw their third expected player to go off the board in the NBA Draft, and the second in the second round in center Felix Okpara. Tennessee’s rim protector last season was picked by the Orlando Magic with pick No. 46 overall. It seemed like Okpara was heading to central Florida to join […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 1:29 AMFelix Okpara selected by Orlando in NBA draft
Former Vol Felix Okpara selected by the Magic in the NBA draft.
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