Lakers Sign Former Vanderbilt Star AK Okereke to Two-way Deal

WHO:

RealGM Basketball - AK Okereke went undrafted after spending the previous three seasons at Cornell.

RealGM Basketball - Peter Suder has agreed to a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

NY Post - The Los Angeles Lakers have signed AK Okereke, a former Vanderbilt forward.

RealGM Basketball - AK Okereke went undrafted after playing at Vanderbilt and previously at Cornell.

WHAT:

RealGM Basketball - In 36 games, Okereke averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 26.2 minutes.

RealGM Basketball - Suder averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in his senior season at Miami (OH).

NY Post - The Lakers have agreed to terms on a two-way contract with AK Okereke.

RealGM Basketball - AK Okereke averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 36 games.

WHERE:

NY Post - The agreement was confirmed to the California Post.

WHEN:

NY Post - The contract agreement was confirmed on a Wednesday night.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - AK Okereke's performance statistics were based on his playtime of 26.2 minutes per game over the course of the season.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:39 UTC)

AK Okereke went undrafted after playing three seasons at Cornell. During his time there, he appeared in 36 games, averaging 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. His performance has left fans and analysts curious about his next steps in professional basketball.

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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 08:08 UTC)

Peter Suder has signed a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. During his senior season at Miami (OH), Suder averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. This move marks an exciting opportunity for the young player as he joins one of the league's storied franchises.

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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 06:23 UTC)

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed AK Okereke, a former forward from Vanderbilt, to a two-way contract. Okereke, who went undrafted after his college career at both Vanderbilt and Cornell, averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 36 games, playing about 26.2 minutes per game. This agreement was confirmed to the California Post on a Wednesday night.