Age, Biography and Wiki
Chimezie Metu was born on 22 March, 1997 in Los Angeles, California, U.S., is a Nigerian-American basketball player. Discover Chimezie Metu'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 |
Aries |
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22 March, 1997 |
| Birthday |
22 March |
| Birthplace |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
American
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He is a member of famous player with the age 26 years old group.
Chimezie Metu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 26 years old, Chimezie Metu height is 2.06 m and Weight 102 kg.
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2.06 m |
| Weight |
102 kg |
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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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Chimezie Metu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chimezie Metu worth at the age of 26 years old? Chimezie Metu’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from American. We have estimated Chimezie Metu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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player |
Chimezie Metu Social Network
Timeline
He also had 54 blocks, which was the 2nd most blocks by a USC freshman since Taj Gibson.
Chimezie Chukwudum Metu (born March 22, 1997) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He played college basketball for the USC Trojans.
Metu's attended Lawndale High School in Lawndale, California.
A four-star recruit, he was the No.46 recruit according to Rivals.com.
Metu committed to the University of Southern California (USC) on May 12, 2014.
As a freshman, Metu played in 34 games, starting 2.
He averaged 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
He also played 10 minutes in USC's loss to Providence in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Metu started in all 36 games as a sophomore, averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
He led the team to the 2nd round of the 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
He was named 2017 Pac-12 Most Improved Player, 2nd Team All-Pac-12 and All-Academic Honorable Mention.
Metu played in 34 games as a junior, starting 33.
He averaged 15.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
On February 23, 2018, he was named in a federal document that linked him to an alleged $2,000 payment from a sports agency, but was cleared by USC.
On March 5, 2018, he was named 1st Team All-Pac-12 along with teammate Jordan McLaughlin.
Being set to graduate in three years and after sitting out the 2018 National Invitation Tournament to avoid injury, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
On June 21, 2018, Metu was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 49th pick in the 2018 NBA draft.
Metu was later included in the 2018 NBA Summer League roster of the San Antonio Spurs.
On September 4, 2018, Metu signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
On October 20, 2018, Metu made his NBA debut, coming off from bench for about three minutes with two points, two rebounds and a block in a 108–121 loss to Portland Trail Blazers.
On August 27, 2019, Metu was included in the Nigerian final roster for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Born in Los Angeles, he spent the first years of his life in California before moving to Nigeria with his father at the age of six.
He then lived in Nigeria the following six years.
In Nigeria, he played soccer.
On November 20, 2020, the Spurs waived Metu.
On November 28, 2020, Metu signed with the Sacramento Kings, but was waived on December 22 after appearing in four pre-season games.
Two days later, he signed a two-way contract with the Kings.
On April 28, 2021, the Kings signed him to a multi-year deal after making 28 appearances.
On August 15, 2021, during a 86–70 Las Vegas Summer League victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Metu was ejected after throwing a punch at opposing forward Eugene Omoruyi.
The next day, the NBA suspended Metu for the Summer League championship game, which the Kings won.
On December 29, 2021, Metu hit a game-winning three from the right corner at the buzzer to propel Sacramento to a 95–94 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
On July 4, 2023, Metu signed with the Phoenix Suns.
On Christmas Day, Metu had a career-high double-double of 23 points and 19 rebounds off the bench in a 128–114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
On February 8, 2024, Metu was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade involving the Brooklyn Nets and the next day, he was waived.
