Precious Achiuwa is a Nigerian basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA as of May 2025. Achiuwa plays as a power forward and center. He was drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft with the 20th overall pick in the first round by the Miami Heat. He played for the Miami Heat from 2020 to 2021, then for the Toronto Raptors from 2021 to 2023 before joining the New York Knicks in 2023. As of May 2025, Achiuwa has averaged 7.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in 320 games (via Basketball Reference).
He attended St. Benedict’s preparatory school before he transferred to Montverde Academy. As a consensus five-star recruit out of high school, Achiuwa committed to play for the University of Memphis. He played only one college season, averaging 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocks a game (via Sports Reference). Achiuwa was named AAC Player of the Year, First-Team All-AAC, and AAC Freshman of the Year in 2020, and he was a McDonald's All-American in 2019.
Who are Precious Achiuwa’s parents?
Precious Achiuwa’s parents are Eunice and Donatus Achiuwa, and he was born to them on September 19, 1999. Achiuwa is the youngest child in his family, with two brothers and three sisters. According to the NBA official website, Eunice and Donatus are Pentecostal ministers.
Precious Achiuwa's Parents' Nationality
Precious Achiuwa's parents, Eunice and Donatus Achiuwa, hold Nigerian nationality.
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A. Precious Achiuwa plays for the New York Knicks as of May 2025.
A. Precious Achiuwa is 25 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Precious Achiuwa can play both as a center and power forward.
A. Precious Achiuwa is from Nigeria.
