Chimezie Metu

Basketball Player

Birthday March 22, 1997

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

Age 27 years old

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About

Nigerian basketball player famous for playing for the Sacramento Kings. He also played for the USC Trojans. Metu made a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer on December 29, 2021. This led to the Kings' victory over the Mavericks.

Before Fame

He stated his intention to attend USC on May 12, 2014.

Trivia

During his freshman year, Metu appeared in 34 games and started in 2 of them. He maintained an average of 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game whilst in college. During a Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks on August 15, 2021, he was ejected after throwing a punch at Eugene Omoruyi.

Family Life

He moved from Los Angeles to Nigeria at the age of 6 and lived there until he was 12. 

Associated With

He and Jordan McLaughlin both made the All-Pac-12 1st team in 2018.