Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/04/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ochai Agbaji
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Ochai Agbaji will sign a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder have had several injuries on their bench, which led them to look for veteran depth. The report had not been confirmed by the team at the time of this update.
The New York Knicks waived Agbaji during training camp, ending his non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract. He had been competing for a regular-season roster spot and was among several veterans cut that day. His career regular-season averages stand at 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
Agbaji signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with the New York Knicks, giving him a chance to compete for a place on the regular-season roster during training camp. The move followed his departure from the Brooklyn Nets.
The Brooklyn Nets declined to tender a qualifying offer to Agbaji, making him an unrestricted free agent. The decision ended his time on the team's roster after the 2025-26 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ochai Young Agbaji is an American professional basketball shooting guard who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a 2022 first-round draft pick and won the 2022 NCAA championship with the University of Kansas. |
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| Recent Status | After the Brooklyn Nets declined to tender him a qualifying offer in June 2026, he signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with the New York Knicks in September 2026. The Knicks waived him in October 2026, and on 30/10/2026 HoopsHype reported he will sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder, though that signing had not been officially confirmed at the time of this update. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
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| Weight | about 98 kg (215 lb) |
| Position | Shooting guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Oak Park High School, Kansas City, Missouri |
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| University | University of Kansas (graduated 2022) |
Personal Life
| Early Sports | Played club soccer before focusing on basketball full-time during high school |
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| Basketball Background | Developed through AAU basketball |
Family
| Father | Olofu Agbaji, a Nigerian immigrant who played basketball at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
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| Mother | Erica Agbaji, who also played basketball at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
Career
| High School | Oak Park High School basketball; averaged 27.6 points and 8.6 rebounds as a senior |
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| College | University of Kansas, 2018–2022; 2022 Big 12 Player of the Year, consensus first-team All-American, and 2022 Final Four Most Outstanding Player |
| NBA Draft | Selected 14th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Career Highlights | NCAA champion (2022); Consensus first-team All-American (2022); Big 12 Player of the Year (2022) |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Athletic guard known for three-point shooting and defensive versatility |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He grew about nine inches between his freshman and junior years of high school. | |
| 2. He scored a career-high 37 points in a college game against Texas Tech on January 25, 2022. | |
| 3. His parents both played college basketball at UW–Milwaukee. |
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