- He is a Nigerian professional basketball player
- He was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA draft
- He was named to the Nigerian preliminary roster for the 2020 Summer Olympics though he didn’t make it to the final roster
Udoka Azubuike is a Nigerian professional basketball player and his estimated net worth in 20023 is $1 million from his professional basketball career in the NBA.
Azubike was born and raised in Kano, Nigeria where he started playing basketball at a young age and then moved to the United States for his high school education.
On arrival in the U.S., he played basketball at Kansas for four seasons where he became a two-time All-Big 12 selection and was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in his final year.
The player was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA draft and immediately, he was traded to the Utah Jazz.
In his first season in the NBA, he has played sparingly but has shown flashes of potential to play for the Jazz.
Udoka Azubuike Biography
| Full name | Udoka Timothy Azubuike |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Height | 2.11 m |
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | September 17 1999 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Udoka Azubuike’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be about $1 million based on his career earnings in the NBA.
Azubuike was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 draft and was traded to the Utah Jazz on draft night. He currently plays for the team and this season, he will earn a base salary of $3.9 million and it also happens to be the final year of his rookie contract.
He recently signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns and is likely to earn a salary of $559,782 this being his first season of the two-way contract.
Udoka Azubuike. Photo/Through the Phog
If he exercises his player option, he will earn a salary of $5.4 million in the next season.
He is a relatively young player with the potential to play in the NBA for more seasons, earn a higher salary and his net worth will significantly rise.
Personal Life
Udoka Azubuike was born on September 17 199 in Kano, Nigeria to Fabian, a former police officer and Florence, a middle school teacher.
He has four elder siblings, two sisters and two brothers. The player started playing basketball at a young age and he caught the attention of recruiters with Basketball Without Borders who offered him a scholarship to play in the United States.
On arrival in the U.S., he attended Potter’s House Christian Academy in Florida where he was a four-year starter. He then played college basketball at the University of Kansas for four seasons.
He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA draft but was traded to the Utah Jazz on the draft night.
Azubuike is a devout Christian and loves Nigerian music. He has been involved in several humanitarian causes and has a foundation that helps provide educational opportunities for children in his home country.
Career
Azubuike is a Nigerian professional basketball player who plays for the Utah Jazz. He started his career at a very young age back in Nigeria where he was spotted by Basketball Without Borders.
The initiative sponsored him to go and pursue his career in the United States and he began with the Kansas Jayhawks where he played college basketball for four seasons.
With the Jayhawks, he was a two-time All-Big 12 selection and was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in his final season.
Udoka Azubuike. Photo/San Diego Union-Tribune
Azubuike was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the 27th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft though he was traded to the Utah Jazz on draft night.
In his first seasons in the NBA, Azubuike has played sparingly but has shown flashes of potential and is expected to play a big role for the Jazz this season.
The player recently signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns and is likely to spend most of his time with the Suns’ G League affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns. He has not yet played for the Nigeria national team though he is eligible.
Luxury Collection
Most NBA players are identified by their car brands, unlike Azubuike. We have no details of the cars he owns though with his net worth, he can afford a car.
FAQs
How old is he?
24 years old
What is his religious belief?
Christianity
What is his net worth in 2023?
$1 million
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who selected him in the NBA draft?
Golden State Warriors
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