Jahlil Okafor

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Okafor's college career was brief but historic. He was the centerpiece of a Duke team that won the 2015 national championship, the program's fifth title. Individually, he swept the major freshman and player of the year awards, becoming just the second freshman in ACC history to be named Player of the Year. His unanimous All-American selection placed him among the elite of the sport. While his professional accolades are fewer, his high school resume remains one of the most decorated of his era.

AwardsOkafor's trophy case is headlined by his 2015 NCAA championship with Duke, along with the ACC Player of the Year award and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year honor. He was also a unanimous first-team All-American. At the high school level, he earned McDonald's All-American, USA Today National Player of the Year, and Parade All-American distinctions.

Honours & Distinctions

NCAA Champion

NCAA·2015

Won the national championship with Duke University.

ACC Player of the Year

Atlantic Coast Conference·2015

Named the top player in the ACC.

USBWA National Freshman of the Year

U.S. Basketball Writers Association·2015

Recognized as the best freshman in the nation.

Records & Feats

First freshman in ACC history to be named Player of the Year

Historic First·2015

Okafor became the first freshman to win the ACC Player of the Year award, a historic achievement.