Udoka Azubuike is a professional basketball for the Utah Jazz in the NBA, who plays center. Udoka is 22 years old and 6 ft 11in he is a rookie player in the league and has a long way to raise through the ranks to become a recognizable player in the league. he played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Here is everything you know about his contract details, net worth, personal life, and career.
Udoka Azubuike Facts
| Birth Place | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Father’s Name | Fibian Azuonwu Azubuike |
| Mother’s Name | Florence Azuonuwu |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| College | Kansas University |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Salary | $2.5 million |
| Age | 23 |
| Date of Birth | September 17, 1999 |
| Height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| NFL Draft Year | 2020 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 1 |
| Playing Career | 2020– Present |
| Position | Center |
| Teams | Salt Lake City Stars (2021-2022) Utah Jazz (2020-present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
Udoka Azubuike Career
Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, He attended Potter’s House Christian Academy in Florida where his Basketball career ignited. He was productive and efficient on the court making him one of the top-performing players in his class. Not much is known about his time in High school so it can be said that he was a star player with stellar statistics and received offers from top-tier schools in the country. He was rated as a five-star recruit and was ranked as the 27th-best overall player. After wrapping up his high school career he committed to playing college basketball for the University of Kansas.
Entering through the doors as a freshman at the University of Kansas as a part of the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball program, he wanted to dominate the court so he spent as much time as he could on the court and was hell-bent on improving his play. His statistics during his freshman, Sophomore, and junior are not known but he did really level up his standards in his Senior season. In a season opener, he averaged 13.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. After his senior season, he dove into the 2020 NBA draft.
Udoka ‘s dream came into existence when he was drafted by the Utah Jazz as the 27th pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA draft. Azubuike was assigned to the Jazz’s NBA G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, for the start of 2021. Wrapping up his NBA career to date he has played 3 seasons for the Jazz. He has averaged 2.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 47 regular-season games.
Udoka Azubuike records
- Consensus second-team All-American (2020)
- NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
- Big 12 Player of the Year (2020)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2020)
- Third-team All-Big 12 (2018)
- McDonald’s All-American (2016)
Contract & Salary Details
| Current Contract: | 4 yr(s) / $10,151,244 |
| Average Salary | $2,537,811 |
| Guaranteed at Signing | $4,052,880 |
| SIGNED USING | Entry Level/Rookie |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / UFA |
Udoka signed 10.1 million dollars with the Oklahoma City Thunder for 4 years with an average annual salary of 2.5 million dollars. It can be said that he has landed a better deal than most of the players and if he performs well enough on the field, he will soon land a more lucrative deal.
Net worth and Endorsements
Udoka ‘s net worth is estimated at around $1.5 million. As a player who has a budding point in his NBA career, he has a long way so if he continues to perform well enough on the court and rises through the ranks becoming one of the top players in the league and then the 22-year-old’s net worth will skyrocket earning him ransom amount of riches. His current numbers will increase at the end of his current deal.
Azubuike started his professional career in 2020 and it is not that easy to land endorsement deals for less experienced players unless they have become recognizable and caught the media’s eye and attention. So, as of 2023 reports he has not yet landed on any deals with the brands and hopes he gets one if he puts a great show on the court with some legendary play on the court in the upcoming seasons.
Udoka Azubuike Girlfriend
Udoka Azubuike is not romantically linked with anyone. It is said that the 22-year-old is currently concentrating on his career growth.
Udoka Azubuike FAQs
| What is the net worth of Udoka Azubuike? |
| His net worth is $1.5 million |
| When was Udoka Azubuike drafted? |
| He was picked in the 1st round, the 27th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. |
| How old is Udoka Azubuike? |
| Born on September 17, 1999, He is 23 years old. |
| How tall is Udoka Azubuike? |
| He is 6 ft 11 in tall. |
| At which position does Udoka Azubuike? |
| He is a Center for the Utah Jazz. |
| Is Udoka Azubuike married? |
| No, He is not married to anyone. |
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