Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player (NBA) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
Latest News about Onyeka Okongwu
13/11/2025
Onyeka Okongwu recorded a career-high 32 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks, including 8 three-pointers, in the Atlanta Hawks' 132–122 win over the Utah Jazz. This performance made him the third player in NBA history to achieve at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 8 three-pointers in a single game, joining LeBron James and James Harden.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Atlanta Hawks power forward/center |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'10" |
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| Weight | 240 lbs |
| Position | Power Forward/Center |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Chino Hills High School |
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| College | USC (one season) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Single |
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Family
| Parents | Kate Okongwu, Mike Okongwu |
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| Siblings | Older brother Nnamdi (deceased), Chukwuemeka Okongwu, Chinemya Okongwu |
Career
| High School Achievements | Led Chino Hills to state titles; California's Mr. Basketball (2018-2019); five-star recruit |
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| College | USC Trojans (one season); First-team All-Pac-12 (2020) |
| Professional | Drafted 6th overall by Atlanta Hawks (2020 NBA Draft); currently with Hawks; signed four-year, $62 million extension (October 2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played alongside LiAngelo Ball at Chino Hills High School | |
| 2. Invited to USA Basketball's junior minicamp in 2016 | |
| 3. Four-year starter at Chino Hills, national success as freshman | |
| 4. Began playing tennis as a child before turning to basketball at age 8 |