Age, Biography and Wiki
Precious Achiuwa was born on 19 September, 1999 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, is a Nigerian basketball player (born 1999). Discover Precious Achiuwa'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 24 years old?
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| Age |
24 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
19 September, 1999 |
| Birthday |
19 September |
| Birthplace |
Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 24 years old group.
Precious Achiuwa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 24 years old, Precious Achiuwa height is 6′ 9″ and Weight 225 lbs.
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| Height |
6′ 9″ |
| Weight |
225 lbs |
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Not Available |
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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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Not Available |
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Precious Achiuwa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Precious Achiuwa worth at the age of 24 years old? Precious Achiuwa’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Precious Achiuwa'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 |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Precious Achiuwa Social Network
Timeline
Precious Ezinna Achiuwa (born September 19, 1999) is a Nigerian professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He attended high school in the United States, where he was a consensus five-star recruit and named a McDonald's All-American.
Achiuwa's older brother, God'sgift Achiuwa, played college basketball for St. John's from 2011 to 2014.
His mother, Eunice, and father, Donatus, are both Pentecostal ministers.
In addition to God'sgift, he has two other brothers, God'swill and Promise, and two sisters, Grace and Peace.
On March 27, 2019, he played for the East team in the McDonald's All-American Game, leading all scorers with 22 points.
On April 12, Achiuwa joined the World team at the Nike Hoop Summit.
On May 17, 2019, Achiuwa committed to play college basketball for Memphis under head coach Penny Hardaway.
He joined his former Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teammate, Lester Quinones, and the number one player in the 2019 class, James Wiseman.
In his debut for Memphis, Achiuwa had 14 points and eight rebounds as the Tigers defeated South Carolina State 97–64.
Achiuwa scored a season-high 25 points in an 87–86 win over Ole Miss on November 23.
As a result, he was named American Athletic Conference player of the week on November 25.
He earned conference freshman of the week honors on December 23 after recording 20 points and nine rebounds in a 77–49 victory over Jackson State.
At the conclusion of the regular season, Achiuwa was named AAC Player and Freshman of the Year.
He averaged 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game as a freshman.
Achiuwa played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers, earning conference player of the year honors as a freshman in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in 2020.
He was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft with the 20th overall pick.
After his rookie year ended in Miami, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors during the 2021 offseason.
Achiuwa was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent and grew up mainly playing soccer.
He started focusing on basketball while in eighth grade, when he moved to the United States.
Achiuwa and his family settled in The Bronx, New York.
As a high school freshman, Achiuwa played basketball for Our Saviour Lutheran School in The Bronx, New York.
For his next two years, he attended St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.
The school had a nationally ranked basketball program and he was teammates with several NCAA Division I recruits.
In his junior season, Achiuwa averaged 18.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 2.2 steals per game, leading his team to a 28–2 record.
He was named to the MaxPreps Junior All-American second team.
Entering his senior year, Achiuwa transferred to Montverde Academy, a prep school in Montverde, Florida with a successful basketball program that held the No. 1 national ranking in the previous season.
He led Montverde with 14 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and helped his team reach the semifinals at GEICO High School Nationals.
Achiuwa earned MaxPreps All-American fifth team, USA Today All-USA third team, and USA Today All-USA Florida first team honors.
He declared for the 2020 NBA draft after his freshman season.
Achiuwa was selected with the 20th pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Miami Heat.
On November 25, 2020, Achiuwa signed his rookie scale contract with the Heat.
On August 6, 2021, the Toronto Raptors acquired Achiuwa and Goran Dragić from the Heat via a sign-and-trade deal in exchange for Kyle Lowry.
On October 20, 2021, on his season debut with the Raptors, Achiuwa had six points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal in 19 minutes of play in a 96–83 loss to the Washington Wizards.
On November 24, 2021, Achiuwa made a career-high three 3-pointers while having 17 points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal in a 126–113 win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
