- He is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player
- He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2005 NBA draft
- He helped the Nigeria national team win several medals
Ike Diogu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $1 million-$5 million, based on his NBA career earnings.
He plays for Piratas de La Guaira of the Super Liga Profesional de Baloncesto in Venezuela and the Nigeria national team where he helped them win several trophies including an AfroBasket.
Diogu was born in New York to Nigerian parents and he played college basketball for Arizona State University where he was a consensus second-team All-American.
The player was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the ninth overall pick in 2005 and played for the NBA for six seasons with various teams.
He left the NBA and since then, he has played professional basketball in China, Mexico, Iran and Egypt, not forgetting the Nigeria national team.
Ike Diogu Biography
| Full name | Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Height | 2.06 m |
| Place of birth | Buffalo, New York |
| Date of birth | September 11 1983 |
| Nationality | Nigerian/American |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital Status | Single |
Net Worth
Ike Diogu’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $1 million-$5 million based on his professional career earnings from the NBA and other leagues all over the world.
Apart from his career earnings, the player also owns some business ventures like a restaurant, clothing line and a record label in Nigeria.
In addition to all these, Diogu also has some endorsement deals and all these have greatly contributed to his net worth.
Personal Life
Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu was born on September 11 1983 in Buffalo, New York to Nigerian parents.
The player attended Austin Academy in Garland, Texas, for his first two years of high school before he transferred to Garland High School for his junior and senior years.
At the school, he became a star basketball player and was named the Texas 5A Player of the Year.
After high school, the player attended Arizona State University, where he played college basketball for the Sun Devils and became a two-time All-Pac-10 selection and was named the Pac Player of the Year.
Diogu also led the Arizona State team to the NCAA Tournament for two years. After his junior season at the University, he declared for the 2005 NBA draft and was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the ninth overall pick.
Having been selected by the Warriors, Diogu played for them for two seasons before he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He also played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers before he left the NBA.
Ike Diogu. Photo/Africans In Sports
After leaving the NBA, the player has played professional basketball in China, Mexico, Iran and Egypt. He has been a member of the Nigeria national basketball team helping them win the AfroBasket Championship.
Career
Ike Diogu is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues around the world.
Born and raised in Garland, Texas, he attended Garland High School where he became a star basketball player and was named the Texas 5A Player of the Year.
After high school, Diogu attended Arizona State University where he played college basketball for the Sun Devils.
Ike Diogu. Photo/The Guardian Nigeria
In Arizona, he was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection and was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year. He also led Arizona State to the NCAA Tournament for two consecutive years.
After his junior season at Arizona State, Diogu declared for the 2005 NBA draft. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the ninth overall pick.
He played for the Warriors for two seasons before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, for the Portland Trail Blazer and Los Angeles Clippers before leaving the NBA.
Since he left the NBA, he has played professional basketball in China, Mexico, Iran and Egypt.
He last played for Zamalek of the Egyptian Basketball Super League and is currently a free agent. However, he is a member of the Nigeria National basketball team and has won several awards with the team including an AfroBasket Championship.
Luxury Collection
Diogu has an impressive net worth and he could afford a car of his choice. However, we don’t know of any car that he owns but he certainly does.
FAQs
How old is he?
40 years old
What is his nationality?
Nigerian/American
What is his current team?
He is a free agent
Was he drafted in the NBA?
Yes
Who drafted him?
Golden State Warriors
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