"Koloko" is trending

Best players available as the first round comes to a close: -Kennedy Chandler -EJ Liddell -Jaden Hardy -Trevor Keels -Khalifa Diop -Andrew Nembhard -Jaylin Williams -Bryce McGowens -Kendall Brown -Ismael Kamagate -Christian Koloko -Hugo Besson -Josh Minott -Justin Lewis

Christian Koloko, the Raptors' 33rd-overall pick, shares a hometown with Pascal Siakam (Douala, Cameroon). 7-foot-1 shot blocking C (averaged 2.8 with Arizona last season). Older rookie at 22 but still upside there (grew up playing soccer and picked up the game as a teen).

WELCOME TO THE TORONTO RAPTORS CHRISTIAN KOLOKO!!!

That’s Pascal Siakam posing for a picture a few years back with newest Raptor and fellow Douala, Cameroon native Christian Koloko.

Sources: Toronto picks Christian Koloko at No. 33. https://t.co/wvUIg8tdyt

Koloko a 7 footer from Cameroon?? masai really drafted a Giant of Africa 😭

"We the North" - Christian Koloko Open Gym: Moment presented by @Bell

The @Raptors select Arizona center Christian Koloko at No. 33. 🦖

There will come a day when a team has to score on a lineup of Scottie, Pascal, OG, Precious and Koloko and they’re gonna wanna throw up https://t.co/JegrJNPEB0

Raptors take center Christian Koloko 33rd overall out of Arizona 👀 Thoughts on this pick Raps fans? #WeTheNorth #NBADraft

Love the Christian Koloko pick for the @Raptors. A beloved teammate, with high character that plays with a high motor and defends. Sound familiar? It’s almost like this team has a type.

Webster says Koloko was in their top 20 or 25 overall in the draft.

Le Camerounais Christian Koloko sélectionné par Toronto @Raptors au #NBADraft. Le talentueux basketteur d'@ArizonaMBB rejoint son compatriote Pascal Siakam. © : @kolokojunior1, @pskills43 #WeTheNorth | #Cameroon 🇨🇲 https://t.co/Ot4Iii2CiR

CHRISTIAN KOLOKO GOES AT NO. 33 TO THE TORONTO RAPTORS!!! 3 in the top 33!!!

Avec le 33ème pick, les Toronto Raptors sélectionnent Christian Koloko. Pivot de 2m16, protecteur de cercle et très bon défenseur, il vient de Douala comme Siakam 🇨🇲 Bienvenue jeune crack 🔥 https://t.co/8U64pZbyp4

Deux basketteurs camerounais joueront pour Toronto @Raptors la saison prochaine en @NBA. Félicitations à Christian Koloko d'@ArizonaMBB et Pascal Siakam. © : @kolokojunior1, @pskills43 #WeTheNorth | #Cameroon 🇨🇲 #NBADraft https://t.co/Vwnbyc8AiK

Forward Christian Koloko @kolokojunior1 has become the fifth Cameroonian 🇨🇲 to be drafted into the NBA after Ruben Boumtje, Mbah À Mouté, Joel Embiid and new team mate Pascal Siakam. Koloko was selected at the 33rd spot by the @Raptors during the NBA draft. https://t.co/V50Lb5uUbV

Oh bordel Koloko sait shooter. Personne n’est prêt pour le monstre qu’on va créer 🤯 https://t.co/TYjq24fWqG

La réaction de la famille Koloko 🥰 https://t.co/iXekO833xP

Christian Koloko, 22 ans en provenance de l'université d'Arizona a été drafté hier en 33e position par les @Raptors La franchise canadienne où il retrouvera son compatriote Pascal Siakam @pskills43 💪🏾🇨🇲🦁🏀 https://t.co/zePlIfSOVz

Welcome to Toronto Christian Koloko 🥳🥳

Le Camerounais Christian Koloko né le 20 juin 2000 à Douala a été sélectionné par l’équipe des Toronto @Raptors au #NBADraft2022. Le talentueux basketteur d'@ArizonaMBB rejoint son compatriote @pskills43. https://t.co/Ogx1ff5QIg

La joie d'être drafté en #NBA. Félicitations encore Christian Koloko. #Cameroun #Raptors https://t.co/9HAFbMNsuB

C’est fait CHRISTIAN KOLOKO est au Raptors 😭❤️🇨🇲 Excusez le cri de mon frère 😂 @ESPNNBA #afroballer #Cameroun @AllezLesLions @MafanyMJ @JoueursCMR https://t.co/dzGfZqEBwz

He's long, great defensively and already has a connection with Pascal Siakam: meet Christian Koloko, the Raptors' newest draft pick. ✍️: @loung_s https://t.co/8TKCCcwS92

COMEÇO DA SEGUNDA RODADA! #31: Andrew Nembhard (G) - Pacers #32: Caleb Houstan (G/F) - Magic #33: Christian Koloko (C) - Raptors #34: Jaylin Williams (C) - Thunder #35: Max Christie (G) - Lakers

Watched some Christian Koloko highlights and damn this is exactly what the Raptors need. If they manage to get a ball handler/shot creator in this off-season they are SET

Con el pick 33, los Raptors eligieron en el draft a Christian Koloko. Pivot de origen camerunés (de la misma ciudad que Siakam), 2.16m, intimidador y procedente de la universidad de Arizona. Se le compara con Capela. La verdad es que me da muy buenas sensaciones esta elección https://t.co/Ba5MsWKrZZ

Have seen some Koloko tape now and yeah, his tangible fit is obvious—a mobile, shot-swatting big with impeccable timing who sets sturdy screens and rolls to the basket with force. Looks like the kind of guy who can immediately deliver spot minutes as a backup in his first year.

@YAnunoby It's the (back half) of the '16 draft all over again just with different positions...Siakam = Koloko (long/athletic/late bloomers)...FVV = RHJ (tough/smart/undersized/leader)...love me some market inefficiencies