1. Chimezie Metu averaged 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
20 Facts About Chimezie Metu
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Chimezie Metu had 54 blocks, which was the 2nd most blocks by a USC freshman since Taj Gibson.
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Chimezie Metu played 10 minutes in USC's loss to Providence in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
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Chimezie Metu started in all 36 games as a sophomore, averaging 14.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
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Chimezie Metu led the team to the 2nd round of the 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
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Chimezie Metu was named 2017 Pac-12 Most Improved Player, 2nd Team All-Pac-12 and All-Academic Honorable Mention.
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Chimezie Metu averaged 15.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.
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On June 21,2018, Chimezie Metu was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 49th pick in the 2018 NBA draft.
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Chimezie Metu was later included in the 2018 NBA Summer League roster of the San Antonio Spurs.
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On September 4,2018, Chimezie Metu signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
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On November 28,2020, Chimezie Metu signed with the Sacramento Kings, but was waived on December 22 after appearing in four pre-season games.
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On July 4,2023, Chimezie Metu signed with the Phoenix Suns.
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On February 8,2024, Chimezie Metu was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade involving the Brooklyn Nets and the next day, he was waived.
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On March 20,2024, Chimezie Metu signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons and on March 30, he signed for the rest of the season.
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On July 30,2024, Chimezie Metu signed a one year contract with FC Barcelona.
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Chimezie Metu had an impressive first season in Europe with the Catalans.
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Chimezie Metu averaged 11 points per game in EuroLeague and 13.2 in Liga ACB, becoming a key player in FC Barcelona's frontcourt.
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Chimezie Metu's performance sparked rumors about a possible contract extension with Barcelona or offers from other European clubs, such as alleged interest from rivals Real Madrid.
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However, Chimezie Metu was unable to finish the season, as he suffered a major injury in one of the final games of the regular season.
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Chimezie Metu then lived in Nigeria the following six years.