Stephen Ugochukwu

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Stephen Ugochukwu
Ermis Schimatari
PositionPower forward
LeagueGreek A2 Basket League
Personal information
Born (1996-03-22) March 22, 1996 (age 28)
Lewisville, Texas
NationalityNigerian / American
Listed height2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight100 kg (220 lb)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018Soles de Mexicali
2019Texas Legends
2019Northern Arizona Suns
2020–2021Cantabria
2021–2022Navarra
2022Södertälje Kings
2022–2023Enosis Neon Paralimni
2023Al Ahli Doha
2023–presentErmis Schimatari

Stephen Ugochukwu (born March 22, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Ermis Schimatari of the Greek A2 Basket League.

High school career[edit]

Ugochukwu played basketball for Carrollton Christian Academy in Carrollton, Texas and for Liberty Christian in Argyle, Texas. As a junior, he averaged averaged 20.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.[1]

College career[edit]

During his college career, Ugochukwu played for McNeese. As a senior, he averaged 8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.[2]

Professional career[edit]

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Ugochukwu signed with the Soles de Mexicali in Mexico.[3] He later had a brief stint with the Texas Legends.

The following season, after a short stint with the Northern Arizona Suns, he played with Cantabria in Spain.[4]

On August 9, 2023, Ugochukwu joined Marousi of the Greek Basket League.[5] On September 26, 2023, he parted ways with the club after the completion of the preseason. On November 4, 2023, Ugochukwu joined Ermis Schimatari of the Greek A2 Basket League.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Stephen Ugochukwu - 2017-2018 - Men's Basketball". McNeese State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. ^ "Stephen Ugochukwu - McNeese Cowboys forward". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ "Soles refuerza ataque con incorporación de Stephen Ugochukwu". La Voz de la Frontera (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  4. ^ "Stephen Ugochukwu, nueva incorporación de Igualatorio Cantabria Estela". eldiariocantabria.es (in Spanish). 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  5. ^ "Stephen Ugochukwu (ex Al Ahli) agreed terms with Maroussi". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  6. ^ "ΣΤΟΝ ΕΡΜΗ ΣΧΗΜΑΤΑΡΙΟΥ Ο ΣΤΕΦΕΝ ΟΥΓΚΟΤΣΟΥΚΟΥ!". ermis-sximatariou.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-11-14.

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