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Precious Achiuwa

Precious Ezinna Achiuwa is a Nigerian professional basketball player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Precious Ezinna Achiuwa is a Nigerian professional basketball player who has played in the NBA as a forward and center. He was drafted 20th overall by the Miami Heat in 2020 after one season at the University of Memphis. As of the latest available sources, he is listed with the Sacramento Kings.

Early life and education

Achiuwa was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and later moved to the United States, where he developed as a basketball player. He attended the University of Memphis after playing at Montverde Academy.

College career

At Memphis, Achiuwa played one season before declaring for the NBA draft. His freshman season established him as a high-level prospect and led to his selection in the first round.

Professional career

Achiuwa entered the NBA in 2020 as a first-round pick of the Miami Heat. He later played for the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks, and current NBA listings place him with the Sacramento Kings.

International career

Achiuwa has represented Nigeria in international competition, including the Olympic tournament held in Tokyo in 2021.

Key facts

  • Achiuwa is a Nigerian-born professional basketball player in the NBA.
  • He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers.
  • He was selected 20th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Miami Heat.
  • He has also played for the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks.
  • NBA sources list him as a forward for the Sacramento Kings.
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Canadian context

Achiuwa played for the Toronto Raptors, giving him a clear connection to Canadian basketball fans and the NBA’s Canadian market.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Precious Achiuwa?
He is a Nigerian professional basketball player who has played in the NBA as a forward and center.
When was Precious Achiuwa born?
He was born on September 19, 1999.
Where is Precious Achiuwa from?
He was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
What college did Precious Achiuwa attend?
He played college basketball for the University of Memphis.
When was Precious Achiuwa drafted into the NBA?
He was drafted 20th overall by the Miami Heat in 2020.
Which team does Precious Achiuwa play for?
The latest NBA sources in the provided results list him with the Sacramento Kings.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_Achiuwa
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, and current NBA team listed in the provided result.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4431679/precious-achiuwa
    Supports: Height, weight, college, draft position, and current team listing.
  3. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1630173/precious-achiuwa
    Supports: Height, weight, nationality, birth date, last attended school, draft information, and team listing.
  4. Basketball-Reference — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/achiupr01.html
    Supports: Birthplace, birth date, height, weight, draft details, and position.
  5. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_Achiuwa
    Supports: Toronto Raptors tenure and Nigeria Olympic representation in the provided result.
  6. Complex — https://www.complex.com/sports/a/oren-weisfeld/how-precious-achiuwas-basketball-career-came-full-circle-in-toronto
    Supports: Narrative on his Toronto Raptors tenure and 2020 draft selection.