Precious Achiuwa

Nigerian basketball player and center

Precious Achiuwa - Nigerian basketball player and center
Born

September 19th, 1999
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Nigeria

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A professional basketball player, played college basketball at the University of Memphis before entering the NBA. Selected 20th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. Has played for the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors. Recognized for contributions to team performance and development in the league.

Was drafted 20th overall by the Miami Heat in 2020

Played for the Toronto Raptors

Contributed to the Miami Heat during the 2020-2021 NBA season

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