Chris Obekpa
- January 10, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chris Obekpa |
| Occupation | Basketball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 14, 1993(1993-11-14) |
| Age | 31 |
| Birthplace | Benue State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Chris Obekpa Biography
| Name | Chris Obekpa |
| Birthday | Nov 14 |
| Birth Year | 1993 |
| Place Of Birth | Benue State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Alizabeth Ameh, Prince Gabriel Obekpa |
| Siblings | Martha Obekpa, Onyeje Obekpa, Nancy Obekpa, MORE |
Chris Obekpa is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 14, 1993 in Benue State, Nigeria.
Obekpa’s grew up around soccer fans, but his interest in basketball was stronger. Word of his talents spread and he eventually was selected to play for the Nigerian under-16 national team. In 2010, he moved to the United States to attend his final two years of high school in hopes of being noticed by college programs (Chris’ older brother, Ofu, played one year of basketball at the University of Maine at Machias). He moved to New York City and enrolled at Our Savior New American School (OSNAS) in Centereach. As a junior in 2010–11 he helped the school finish with a 17–10 record behind averages of 10 points, eight rebounds and five blocks per game. In three separate tournaments he was named the Most Valuable Player.
The following season, Obekpa’s senior year in 2011–12, he led OSNAS to a 25–5 overall record as well as a final national top-10 ranking by MaxPreps.com. He nearly averaged a triple-double: 12 points, 13 rebounds and nine blocks per game. The National Association of Christian Athletes named him a first team All-American, and national recruiting services listed him as a top-100 overall recruit (top-20 for centers).
Chris Obekpa Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Chris Obekpa is one of the richest Basketball Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Obekpa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Christopher Ewaoche Obekpa (born 14 November 1993) is a Nigerian professional basketball player. He played college basketball for St. John’s University in Jamaica, New York from 2012 to 2015. As a freshman in 2012–13 he led NCAA Division I in blocks per game with a 4.03 average. After three years at St. John’s, Obekpa transferred to UNLV, redshirted 2015–16, but then declared for the 2016 NBA draft. On 23 April 2016, Obekpa hired an agent, which officially prohibited him from finishing his college career.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 223 lbs |
Chris Obekpa height 6 ft 9 in Chris weight 223 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Chris Obekpa Dating?
According to our records, Chris Obekpa is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Obekpa’s is not dating anyone.
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For the 2018–19 season, Obekpa played in Lebanon for Al Riyadi.
Facts & Trivia
Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Chris Obekpa celebrates birthday on November 14 of every year.