A second-round pick from SouthernChimezie Metu, a Californian and Nigerian-American basketball player, has consistently maintained outstanding stats since his high school days, where he was recognized as a four-star recruit. He continued his athletic streak and outstanding performance in college, where he was on the same team as Jordan McLaughlin, averaging 12.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in 27.0 minutes with shooting percentage by 53%.
With college basketball behind him, Metu declared himself available to be drafted into the 2018 NBA draft. Subsequently, the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) secured his services in the second round of the draft. However, the franchise did not disclose the agreed terms. Learn more about the NBA star as he leads his blossoming career to the top.
Biography of Chimezie Metu
Although his birth took place in Los Angeles (on March 22, 1997), he only stayed in the city until he was six years old before his father, a Nigerian, took him to his country of origin. origin where he remained for six years. In Nigeria, football was the sport he invested his time in as the country was not so popular with basketball. Metu was back in the United States in time for him to enroll in Lawndale High School in Lawndale, California. His high school gave him the opportunity to advance in his basketball career and in the end, he was rated as a four-star recruit. As such, offers started coming in from different schools including Oregon, Arizona State, Harvard, and many more. On May 12, 2014, Metu
University career
His college career was not devoid of remarkable prowess. In addition to rubbing shoulders with Taj Gibson’s record for most blocks by a USC freshman with 54 blocks, Chimezie Metu averaged 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, all in his first year of college. He played 10 minutes in his school’s loss to Providence in a game played in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Moving into his sophomore year, the talented baller started in all 36 games and averaged 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. He was also part of the team that competed in Round 2 of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. Most Improved Player of the 2017 season in the Pac-12 category, second team all- pac-12 and all-academic honorable mention were the titles he won after the tournament.
In his freshman year, he started 33 of 34 games, averaging 15.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. In early 2018, Chimezie Metu, alongside teammate Jordan McLaughlin, was named 1st Team All-Pac-12. He later boycotted the 2018 National Invitation Tournament to avoid injury and get fit for the big league. Metu then declared for the 2018 NBA Draft.
Prior to his big league draft, ChimezieMetu had a brief run-in with the law after a federal document named him for allegedly receiving a $2,000 payment from a sports agency. The issue that arose on February 23, 2018 was resolved after USC stepped in to clear his name. He majored in law, history, and culture at USC.
NBA Career
His NBA career took off after his draft on June 21, 2018. The San Antonio Spurs selected him with the 49th pick in the 2018 NBA draft. of the 2018 NBA Summer League players. After proving his worth, the San Antonio Spurs officially signed him on September 4, 2018. However, the terms of the agreement between the two parties remained a mystery.
Height, weight and body measurements
The American-born striker has everything it takes to fit into basketball where good height and physical form are of paramount importance. According to her 2018 NBA record projects, Chimezie Metu proudly stands at a height of 2.08m (6ft) and weighs 99kg (219.6lb) to go along with her giant frame.
Again, its standing reach can be up to 9 feet while its wingspan reaches 7 feet and 0.5 inches. The length and width of his hands are listed as 9.00 and 9.25 respectively.