Nwachukwu Iheukwumere Chima Moneke was born on 24 December 1995 and is a Nigerian professional basketball player for Saski Baskonia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.
13 Facts About Chima Moneke
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Chima Moneke represents the Nigerian national team in international competition.
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Chima Moneke attended Farrer Primary School before traveling again throughout the world.
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In 2013, Chima Moneke enrolled at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, where he stayed for two seasons.
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Chima Moneke then transferred to the University of California at Davis.
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Chima Moneke averaged 14.6 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game with 14 double-doubles.
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On 13 July 2021, Chima Moneke signed a one-year deal with the Basquet Manresa of the Spanish Liga Endesa and the Basketball Champions League.
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Chima Moneke helped Manresa to a surprising season in the BCL as they reached the final where they lost to Tenerife in the final.
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Chima Moneke was second in the entire league in rebounding with 8.4 per game.
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Chima Moneke led the entire league in total steals, steals per game and defensive rebounds.
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On 18 July 2022, Chima Moneke signed with the Sacramento Kings, uniting with Nigeria's national team coach Mike Brown.
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Chima Moneke debuted with the Nigeria men's national basketball team in 2020, playing three qualifying matches for the Afrobasket.
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Chima Moneke attended Canberra High School and Lake Ginninderra College in Canberra, Australia where he played high school basketball with Dante Exum.