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Onyeka Okongwu Biography
Onyeka Okongwu is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on December 11, 2000 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Power forward and center who became famous while playing at Chino Hills High School, where he was recognized as a five-star prospect from 247Sports and ESPN in his senior year. He made a decision to playing NCAA Division I basketball for the USC Trojans in November 2018.
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Onyeka Okongwu (born December 11, 2000) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the USC Trojans. Listed at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) and 245 pounds (111 kg), he plays the power forward position.
Okongwu attended Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, California and started on the varsity basketball team since his freshman season. In his first year, he was teammates with brothers Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball, who helped elevate the team into the national spotlight. His team ranked number one in the country with a 35–0 record and captured the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Open Division state title. Okongwu shared MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year honors with his teammate, LaMelo Ball, after averaging 7.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game.
His elder brother Nnamdi died when he reached 13 years old. His parents were named Kate as well as Mike.
| Name | Onyeka Okongwu |
| First Name | Onyeka |
| Last Name | Okongwu |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | December 11 |
| Birth Year | 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Mike Okongwu, Kate Okongwu |
| Siblings | Nnamdi Okongwu |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
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Okongwu finished his freshman season with offers to play college basketball for UCLA and USC. On May 14, 2018, he committed to USC over UCLA and Arizona State. He was drawn to the program because of its proximity and coaching staff. Okongwu left high school as a five-star recruit on ESPN and Rivals and as a four-star recruit on 247Sports.
Onyeka Okongwu Net Worth
Onyeka Okongwu is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Onyeka Okongwu's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started playing tennis as a kid and then switched into basketball at age eight. He was a varsity player in Chino Hills as a freshman.
The state of California awarded him the title Mr. Basketball in the years 2018-2019. In 2016, he was invited to the USA Basketball junior minicamp in the year 2016.
Okongwu is the son of Ugandan parents, Kate and Mike Okongwu. His mother, who is a registered nurse, moved to the United States from Uganda in 1999.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Basketball Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Okongwu immediately established himself as USC’s best player. In his collegiate debut on November 5, 2019, he recorded 20 points, 13 rebounds and a school-record eight blocks to lead the Trojans to a 77–48 victory over Florida A&M. He became the first USC player to post a double-double in his debut since Taj Gibson in 2006. On November 19, he scored a career-high 33 points, including 17 free throws, in a 91–84 win over Pepperdine. The performance helped him claim Pac-12 Conference player and freshman of the week honors on November 25. On December 1, Okongwu recorded 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting, 14 rebounds and three blocks in a 77–62 victory over Harvard at the Orlando Invitational. He scored 28 points, 24 of which came in the second half, and grabbed 12 rebounds in a December 15 win over Long Beach State. One day later, Okongwu was named Pac-12 freshman of the week for his second time.
Okongwu continued his consistency into the Pac-12 season. On January 2, 2020, he had another strong performance, with 27 points on 12-of-14 shooting and 12 rebounds in a 65–56 win over Washington State. On January 24, he tallied 23 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks in a 79–70 double-overtime loss to Oregon. At the conclusion of the regular season, Okongwu was named to the first team All-Pac-12 and the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. He led USC with 16.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game. The Pac-12 Tournament and the NCAA Tournament were canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 25, 2020, Okongwu announced that he would enter the 2020 NBA draft and forgo his final three years of college basketball eligibility. Analysts regarded him as one of the best prospects in the draft.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Okongwu’s older brother, Nnamdi, had also played basketball for Chino Hills High School. In 2014, Nnamdi suffered a brain injury in a skateboarding accident and died after spending three days on life support. Okongwu has since worn the number 21 jersey in honor of his brother, who had worn the same number while playing basketball. He also has a younger brother, Chukwuemeka, and a younger sister, Chinemya.
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Onyeka Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Onyeka Okongwu celebrates birthday on December 11 of every year.
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