1. Chinanu Michael Onuaku was born on November 1,1996 and is an American professional basketball player for the Wonju DB Promy of the Korean Basketball League.
17 Facts About Chinanu Onuaku
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When Chinanu Onuaku graduated, he was considered the 74th-best prospect by Rivals.
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Chinanu Onuaku played two seasons of college basketball for the University of Louisville between 2014 and 2016.
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In May 2016, Chinanu Onuaku announced he would enter the NBA draft.
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On June 23,2016, Chinanu Onuaku was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 37th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft and later joined them for the 2016 NBA Summer League.
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Chinanu Onuaku hit a pair of free throws in the game with his underhanded free-throw action.
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On September 4,2018, Chinanu Onuaku signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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On October 20,2018, Chinanu Onuaku was selected with the second overall pick in the 2018 NBA G League draft by the Greensboro Swarm.
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On October 3,2019, Chinanu Onuaku signed with Wonju DB Promy of the Korean Basketball League to replace Elijah Thomas.
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Chinanu Onuaku averaged 14.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.
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On October 14,2020, Chinanu Onuaku signed with Zadar in the Croatian League.
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Chinanu Onuaku was crowned as the game's MVP with 30 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks and a 50 PIR.
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On July 27,2023, Chinanu Onuaku signed with Joventut Badalona of the Spanish Liga ACB.
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On November 13,2023, Chinanu Onuaku joined the Goyang Sono Skygunners of the Korean Basketball League to replace Jarrod Jones.
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On March 21,2024, Chinanu Onuaku signed with the Santeros de Aguada of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
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On June 27,2024, Chinanu Onuaku signed with the Wonju DB Promy of the Korean Basketball League.
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Chinanu Onuaku is the son of Nwaneka and Christopher Chinanu Onuaku, and has three older siblings: Ify, Arinze and Chuk.