Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Precious Achiuwa
07/07/2026
The Sacramento Kings officially announced a two-year re-signing with forward Precious Achiuwa during the 2026 free agency period. The deal, reported at about $11.5 million, runs through the 2027-28 season. Achiuwa had averaged a career-best 10.1 points and 6.7 rebounds in his first season in Sacramento.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Precious Ezinna Achiuwa |
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| Summary | Nigerian-born NBA power forward who currently plays for the Sacramento Kings. He was a highly rated high school recruit in the United States before playing college basketball for Memphis and being drafted in the first round in 2020. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
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| Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Position | Power forward |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | University of Memphis (2019-2020) |
Career
| Draft | 2020, first round, 20th overall pick, selected by the Miami Heat |
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| Career High | 29 points in a road win against Dallas on 27/02/2026 |
| Current Contract | Two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings worth about $11.5 million, running through the 2027-28 season |
| 2025-26 Season Average | 10.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game with Sacramento |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moved to the United States at around age 13 to pursue basketball after playing soccer in Nigeria. | |
| 2. Set a career high of 5 assists in November 2023 and a career high of 5 steals in January 2023. |
