17 Facts About Alex Oriakhi

Alex Oriakhi transferred to the University of Missouri for his senior year.

Alex Oriakhi was selected with the 57th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.

Alex Oriakhi played at Brooks School before playing for the Tilton School in Tilton, New Hampshire.

Alex Oriakhi chose the University of Connecticut to play for Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun.

Alex Oriakhi started most of his freshman season, averaging 5.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Alex Oriakhi was the main post presence for the Huskies as they won the 2011 Big East tournament and the 2011 NCAA men's tournament.

Alex Oriakhi's production dropped as well as he averaged 6.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

On June 27,2013, Alex Oriakhi was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2013 NBA draft with the 57th overall pick.

On December 19,2013, Alex Oriakhi was acquired by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League.

Alex Oriakhi went on to earn NBA D-League All-Rookie first team honors.

On July 12,2014, Alex Oriakhi's rights were traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Isaiah Thomas.

In July 2015, Alex Oriakhi joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2015 NBA Summer League.

Alex Oriakhi averaged 8.5 points and 8.8 rebounds in 30 games.

On May 14,2016, Alex Oriakhi signed with Bucaneros de La Guaira of the Venezuelan League.

On July 22,2016, Alex Oriakhi signed with Socar Petkim of the Turkish Basketball First League.

On January 26,2018, Alex Oriakhi signed with Fuerza Regia of the Mexican LNBP, the highest tier of professional basketball in Mexico.

On June 3,2021, Alex Oriakhi signed with Depiro Rabat Imtarfa of the Maltese Division One Basketball league.