Nationality Nigerian Name Obinna Ekezie Role Basketball Player | Listed weight 268.4 lb (122 kg) Weight 120 kg Pro career 1999–2007 | |
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NBA draft 1999 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall Education University of Maryland, College Park | ||
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||
Keith booth and obinna ekezie lead maryland over duke
Obinna Ralph Ekezie (born August 22, 1975) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. His name, Obinna, means "Father´s heart". He is a direct descendant of the 19th century Igbo warrior and businessman Duruike Akubugali, hence hails from Obor Autonomous Community in Orlu Urban Local Government Area of Imo State.
Contents
- Keith booth and obinna ekezie lead maryland over duke
- Obinna ekezie draws a charge from steve wojciechowski
- Career
- References
Obinna ekezie draws a charge from steve wojciechowski
Career
A 6'9" 270 lb center, Ekezie was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies after playing with the Maryland Terrapins from 1995–1999. Obinna prepared for college at Worcester Academy, graduating in 1995.
Ekezie played for five NBA teams (1999–2005), and also professionally with Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Lottomatica Roma (Italy), and Dynamo Moscow.
Ekezie is the founder of ZeepTravel, an online business allowing travel services for those going to and from America and Africa.