Ochai Agbaji is a professional basketball player and as of January 2025, he plays for the Toronto Raptors. He was born on April 20, 2000, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His journey towards professional basketball started at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri where he played high school basketball. In his last year in high school, Agbaji averaged 27.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, as per his college profile. Due to his performances, he was named Kansas City Star All-Metro Player of the Year.
Coming out of high school, Agbaji was rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals. Following this, he committed to play college basketball at the University of Kansas. According to his college profile, Agbaji averaged 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.47 assists during his college tenure. In his final year, he was awarded the first-team All-American and the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2022. Agbaji led his team to the national championship and was awarded the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, per his college profile. He was picked 14th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, before he could play in a regular-season game for Cleveland, Agbaji was traded to the Utah Jazz. After making 110 appearances for the Jazz, Agbaji was traded to the Toronto Raptors on February 8, 2024.
Who are Ochai Agbaji’s Parents?
According to his college profile, Ochai Agbaji was born to Olofu Agbaji and Erica Agbaji in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Who is Ochai Agbaji’s father?
Ochai Agbaji’s father is Olofu Agbaji. According to KU Sports, he moved from Nigeria to the United States when he was just 17 and played basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Who is Ochai Agbaji’s mother?
Ochai Agbaji’s mother is Erica Agbaji, who, like her husband, played basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as per KU Sports.
FAQs on Ochai Agbaji
A. Ochai Agbaji is 24 years old as of January 2025.
A. Ochai Agbaji plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
A. Ochai Agbaji has a listed height of 6 feet and 5 inches.
A. Ochai Agbaji plays at the Shooting Guard position.