Chimezie Metu
Basketball player, Sacramento Kings
Born
March 22nd, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A Nigerian-American basketball player, Metu played college basketball at the University of Southern California (USC) where he showcased his skills as a forward. Following college, he was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2018 NBA Draft. Metu's professional career included significant contributions in the NBA and the G League, where he displayed versatility and athleticism on the court.
Played for the Sacramento Kings
Selected 39th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft
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