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Projected lottery pick Onyeka Okongwu reportedly suffered a fractured left big toe and will need an additional 1-3 weeks to fully recover, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
The injury was discovered in early October but is not considered to be serious. Okongwu was initially given a 6-8 week timeline to return and was held out of pre-draft workouts. His draft stock and availability for the beginning of next season is not expected to be impacted.
Okongwu earned First Team All-Pac 12 honors last season after averaging 16.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 1.2 steals. He emerged as perhaps the top defensive center in the country last season and has been touted for his potential to develop into a strong two-way player.
The 19-year-old is most commonly projected to be selected in the top 10, and some even believe he could be taken in the 4-6 range. He has drawn interest from several teams and some, like the Boston Celtics, have even been rumored into wanting to trade up to take him.
The NBA draft is scheduled to begin Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN.
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