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Two Tennessee-connected basketball stars, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara, were selected in the NBA draft, marking a milestone for the region and sparking celebrations across their communities.
Felix Okpara was picked 46th overall by the Orlando Magic and traded to the Washington Wizards, joining a Tennessee draft class that made history with multiple selections in back‑to‑back years.
Greeneville’s Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a college career that saw him lead the Tennessee Vols to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight while earning All‑SEC honors.