Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/04/2007 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Nashua, New Hampshire, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Ebuka Okorie
16/10/2026
Okorie made a strong preseason debut for the Pistons in a 129-125 win over the Toronto Raptors. He scored 14 points off the bench in nine minutes, all in the fourth quarter.
23/06/2026
Ebuka Okorie was selected 17th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was then traded to the Detroit Pistons, who moved up from the 21st pick in a predetermined draft-night deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ebuka Okorie is a point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association. He was selected 17th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft after a freshman season at Stanford. |
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| Full Name | Chukwuebuka Charles Okorie |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
| Shoots | Right |
| Jersey Number | 23 (Detroit Pistons) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire |
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| Earlier Schooling | Cushing Academy |
| College | Stanford University |
Family
| Ethnic Background | Nigerian descent |
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| Parents | Immigrants from Abia State, Nigeria |
Career
| College | Stanford Cardinal (2025-2026), where he started as a true freshman and averaged 23.2 points per game |
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| NBA Draft | Selected 17th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, then traded to the Detroit Pistons in a predetermined draft-night trade |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He initially committed to Harvard before flipping his commitment to Stanford after his senior high school season. | |
| 2. He set several Stanford freshman records, including the most points in a college debut. | |
| 3. He became the 27th player of Nigerian origin to be drafted into the NBA. |
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