Chuma Okeke is a professional basketball player who plays for the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League as of January 2025. Born on August 18, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, Okeke started playing basketball at Westlake High School. His high school career was marked by significant achievements, including winning the Georgia Class 6A state championship during his junior year. According to his college profile, he contributed 13 points in a crucial 68-58 victory over Pebblebrook High School. In his senior year, he averaged 24.4 points, 15 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game. After high school, Okeke continued his basketball journey at Auburn University. During his college career, he earned the SEC All-Tournament team. However, in his collegiate career, he suffered a torn ACL during his sophomore year.
Okeke declared for the 2019 NBA draft and was selected as the 16th overall pick by the Orlando Magic. According to Basketball Reference, Okeke made his NBA debut on December 23, 2020, against the Miami Heat. In his rookie season, Okeke played in 45 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.2 assists and four rebounds per game. As of January 2025, Okeke has appeared in 189 games, averaging 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, as per Basketball Reference.
What is Chuma Okeke's wingspan?
According to the NBA website, Chuma Okeke has a wingspan of 7 feet.
Chuma Okeke's height
As per his NBA profile, Chuma Okeke stands 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall.
Chume Okeke's weight
As of January 2025, Chuma Okeke weighs 230 lbs (104 kg) as listed by his NBA profile.
Chuma Okeke's age
As of January 2025, Chuma Okeke is 26 years old. He was born on August 18, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
FAQs on Chuma Okeke
A. Chuma Okeke holds American nationality.
A. Chuma Okeke was born on August 18, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
A. Chuma Okeke went to Westlake High School, Atlanta.
A. Chuma Okeke was selected as the 16th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA Draft.
