Drake U'u played college basketball for the University of Hartford and California Polytechnic State University, before playing two seasons in the Australian National Basketball League with the Perth Wildcats, where he won a championship in 2014.
13 Facts About Drake U'u
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Drake U'u was part of the Sacramento Kings organization between 2015 and 2020, including serving as the assistant general manager of the Stockton Kings.
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Drake U'u earned two letters in swimming, with All-America honors in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events.
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Drake U'u finished the season averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
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Drake U'u hit three 3-pointers to finish with a season-high 13 points against Mississippi Valley State on November 26,2011.
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Drake U'u later missed Cal Poly's final seven games of the season after injuring his left hand.
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Drake U'u recorded career highs of 14 points and eight assists against Hawaii on January 24,2013.
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Drake U'u came off the bench to score eight points in the deciding game of the grand final series against Adelaide.
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On September 17,2014, Drake U'u re-signed with the Wildcats on a three-year deal.
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On May 15,2015, Drake U'u decided not to take the option on his contract which would have allowed him to stay at the Wildcats until 2017.
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Drake U'u has a Samoan father, Al, and an Australian mother, Caroline.
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Drake U'u was born in the United States and has dual American and Australian citizenship.
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Drake U'u has two younger siblings, a sister named Greer and a brother named Parker.