As a Chicago-born data analyst with a decade of NBA modeling under my belt, I’ve seen rookies come and go—but VJ Echikum is different. His 43.6% field goal rate isn’t luck; it’s patterned by relentless midwestern grit, refined through stats, not hype. I broke down his shot selection, defensive rotations, and clutch performance—15.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.2 APG—and what I found wasn’t just numbers. It was rhythm. This isn’t a draft prospect. It’s a movement.