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American professional basketball player Chinanu Onuaku plays for Dinamo Sassari in the Lega Basket Serie A in Italy. In addition, he played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.
Early Life, Parents, Sibling, Education
Chinanu Onuaku was born in Lanham, Maryland, USA on November 1, 1996. Onuaku has dreamed of playing in the NBA since he was a child.
Cristopher Onuaku and Nwaneka Onuaku’s youngest child is Onuaku. Ify, Arinze, and Chuk are his older siblings. Arinze Onuaku is a professional basketball player as well.
Arinze also played four seasons in the NBA for four different teams. Onuaku stated that Arinze had a significant impact on his basketball career.
Similarly, Ify attended Florida A&M University from 2004 to 2008.
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Body Measurement & Playing Style
Onuaku is the perfect size and height for the center position. He is 6 ft 7 in (2.06m) tall and weighs around 111 kg (244 lb).
Likewise, his BMI is 27.5. Onuaku also has a standing reach of 9’1 inches.
Onuaku moves very well up and down the floor. During the offense, Chinanu effectively uses his size and strength to seal off defenders and score in the deep post.
Onuaku is an excellent rebounder on defense. He makes excellent use of his size, long arms, and dependable hands to grab balls. Similarly, he has good timing when blocking shots.
High School and College Career
High School
Onuaku was a student at Riverdale Baptist School. Onuaku averaged 8.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks as a junior. Riverdale also won the Capital Beltway League with a 26-10 record.
Onuaku averaged 12.4 PPG, 12.7 RPG, and 5.5 BPG as a senior. His high school later won the Capital Beltway Conference, going 30-9.
He had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the championship game, which Maryland Private School won 71-66.
He also won back-to-back conference player of the year awards. Similarly, he was named to the All-State first team. Similarly, Onuaku was ranked as the nation’s 75th best player.
Onuaku’s college choices were Georgetown, Miami, and Louisville. Later, on April 10, 2013, he announced his intention to join.
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Two Years of College
Onuaku played collegiate basketball for the University of Louisville for two seasons. He appeared in 35 games as a freshman, starting 26 of them.
Aside from that, he averaged 3.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Later in his sophomore season, Onuaku started 29 of 31 games. Furthermore, he became the ideal replacement for Montrezl Harrell.
Similarly, he averaged 9.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. He was later named All-ACC honorable mention and All-ACC defensive team for his performance.
Onuaku finished his two years with the Cardinals with a 49-17 record. Similarly, in 66 games, he averaged 6.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks.
Professional Career
Onuaku declared for the NBA draft in May 2016. Onuaku was selected as the 37th overall pick by the Houston Rockets on June 23, 2016. He also participated in the Rockets’ summer league in 2016.
Onuaku made his NBA debut on December 26, 2016, in a 131-115 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Onuaku had six points and three rebounds in his debut.
Furthermore, he spent the majority of his time with G-League affiliate Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Onuaku was suspended on May 1, 2017, for pushing match officials.
This incident occurred in the final seconds of the Raptors 905’s 122-96 loss.
Onuaku went on to record his first career triple-double on November 22, 2017. In a 138-124 victory over Memphis Hustle. He led the Vipers with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists.
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National Team Career
U-19 World Cup
Onuaku was a member of the USA Basketball team that won gold at the 2015 U-19 World Cup in Greece. The USA perfected with a 7-0 record in seven games.
Furthermore, Onuaku started six games with an average of 4.6 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 1.7 BPG.
In the championship game against Croatia, he had six points, eight rebounds, and four blocks in a 79-71 overtime win.
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World Cup Qualifiers
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Salary and Net Worth
In the first year of his salary contract, he earned $543,47. The following year saw a $9,05,249 increase. Finally, Onuaku earned $1,050,262 in the contract’s final year.
The salary details of his previous playing time with other clubs have not been revealed.
He must have made a five-figure salary in the G League. Furthermore, based on the average annual salary pay in the Korean and Croatian leagues, Onuaku must earn a six-figure salary.
Onuaku is a shoe-free agent, and no information about his other endorsement deals has been released.
Onuaku’s exact net worth has not been disclosed. However, according to various sources, Onuakau’s net worth is estimated to be one million dollars.
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Relationship| Is he Dating or Married?
Onuaku is single as of 2022. His previous relationship history is also unknown. Onauku’s interests include watching movies, going to parties, and playing video games.
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Social Media Presence
Onuaku currently has accounts on Instagram and Twitter. He spends a lot of time on both platforms. He has 34.8k followers on Instagram and 4.6k followers on Twitter.
Onuaku typically posts and tweets basketball-related photos and videos from his matches and practice sessions. Furthermore, he has made good use of these platforms to speak out against racial abuse.
FAQ’s
What is Chinanu Onuaku’s net worth?
Onuaku’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million by various online sources.
Who made the underhand free throw?
First, George Mikan hit an underhand free throw, which was quickly followed by Rick Barry.
What happened to Chinanu Onuaku?
Onuaku currently plays for Zadar in the Croatian League. Aside from that, he has already represented four clubs.
Quicks Facts
Name: Chinanu Michael Onuaku
Date of Birth: November 1, 1996
Birth Place: Lanham, Maryland, USA
Nick Name: Bam Bam
Age: 25 Years Old
Gender: Male
Religion: Unknown
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Black
Horoscope: Scorpio
Body Measurement: Unknown
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.06m)
Weight: 111 kg (244 lb)
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Tattoo: No
Father name: Cristopher Onuaku
Mother name: Nwaneka Onuaku
Siblings: Ify Onuaku (sister) Arinze Onuaku and Chukwunwike Onuaku (brother)
Relationship: Single
Ex-Girl friend: Unknown
Children: No
Profession Basketball: Player
Position: Centre/ power forward
Education: Riverdale Baptist School (Highschool), University of Louisville (College)
Team: Zadar
Current Affiliations: Croatian League, ABA League
Previous Teams: Houston Rockets, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Greensboro Swarm
Jersey Number: 32, 21, 35
Net worth: $1 million
