Age, Biography and Wiki
Makur Maker was born on 1 January, 1998 in Nairobi, Kenya, is an Australian basketball player. Discover Makur Maker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 26 years old?
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| Age |
26 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
1 January 1998 |
| Birthday |
1 January |
| Birthplace |
Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality |
Sudanese
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He is a member of famous player with the age 26 years old group.
Makur Maker Height, Weight & Measurements
At 26 years old, Makur Maker height is 2.11 m and Weight 93 kg.
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2.11 m |
| Weight |
93 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Not Available |
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Makur Maker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Makur Maker worth at the age of 26 years old? Makur Maker’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Sudanese. We have estimated Makur Maker's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Makur Maker Social Network
Timeline
Makur Maker (born 4 November 2000) is a South Sudanese-Australian professional basketball player for Raptors 905 of the NBA G League.
A consensus five-star recruit, he committed to play college basketball for Howard University, becoming the highest-ranked player in the modern recruiting era to commit to a historically black college or university (HBCU).
Born in Nairobi, Maker grew up in Perth, Western Australia, before playing high school basketball in North America.
He is the cousin of basketball players Thon and Matur Maker.
Maker was born in Nairobi, Kenya, to South Sudanese parents and immigrated to Perth, Western Australia, when he was one year old.
Before focusing on basketball, he mainly took interest in football as a striker and often played beach soccer with his friends.
Maker played for Quinns Football club alongside his older brothers.
Maker attended St. Andrews Catholic Primary School and joined Irene McCormack Catholic College for high school.
He was drawn to basketball in part because of his exceptional height.
In 2015, Maker moved to the United States and enrolled for his freshman year at Chaminade College Preparatory School in West Hills, Los Angeles.
As a result, he was forced to live away from his family for many years.
As a freshman, Maker averaged 9.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
In 2016, he transferred to The Tech Academy, a prep school in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
He was drawn to the program by his cousins, basketball players Thon and Matur Maker.
His cousins also brought him under the guidance of Ed Smith, a coach who had helped direct them through their own basketball careers.
Maker joined the basketball team with Matur and played in the National Preparatory Association and The Grind Session.
In his next year, The Tech Academy closed, and he was homeschooled.
Maker suffered a foot injury that sidelined him for the 2017–18 season.
In the summer of 2018, he transferred to Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California.
As a junior, he earned All-Trinity League first team and Orange County Register All-County second team honors.
Maker faced eligibility questions entering his senior season, because he had already exhausted his eight semesters of eligibility.
Instead of seeking a waiver from the California Interscholastic Federation to continue playing for Orange Lutheran, he transferred to Pacific Academy, a prep school in Irvine, California, and continued his career with the affiliated program, Center of International Basketball Academy.
On 17 October 2019, it was announced that he had submitted paperwork to explore his eligibility for the 2020 NBA draft.
In February 2019, Maker stated that he would play for Australia internationally.
He made himself available to represent Australia at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup but was not selected in the final squad.
On 25 April 2020, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.
Despite finishing two credits short of high school graduation, Maker was granted eligibility by the NBA.
However, on 3 August he withdrew from the draft to play college basketball.
Maker was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top centers in the 2020 recruiting class, according to major recruiting services.
On 3 July 2020, he committed to play college basketball for Howard over offers from UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis.
He became the highest-ranked recruit to commit to a historically black college or university (HBCU) in the modern recruiting era.
Maker made the decision in part to encourage future prospects to play for HBCU programs.
After playing in Howard's first two games, Maker was ruled out indefinitely on 28 November 2020, due to a groin injury suffered in preseason practice.
On 21 August 2021, Maker signed with the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League (NBL) on a Next Stars contract.
After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Maker joined the Chicago Bulls for the 2022 NBA Summer League.
On 10 August 2022, Maker signed with the Washington Wizards, but was later waived on 12 October.
On 4 November, Maker was named to the opening night roster for the Capital City Go-Go.
On 1 October 2023, Maker signed with the Toronto Raptors, but was waived on October 20.
Ten days later, he joined Raptors 905.
