Ochai Agbaji
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 98 kg |
| Born | 20 Apr 2000 (26 years) |
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Ochai Agbaji is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the Toronto Raptors. He has also played for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Ochai Young Agbaji was born on April 20, 2000, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America. He stands 196 cm tall and his weight is listed at 98 kg. Agbaji is a right-handed shooting guard.He grew up playing soccer before focusing on basketball in high school.
High School and College Career
Agbaji attended Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to play four seasons of college basketball for the University of Kansas from 2018 to 2022.As a senior in 2021-22, he was named a Consensus first-team All-American and the Big 12 Player of the Year. Agbaji also led Kansas to the 2022 NCAA championship, earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors.
Professional Career
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Agbaji with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the Utah Jazz in September 2022 before playing a regular-season game for the Cavaliers.In 2022, he also played for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League. Then in 2024, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors.
Career Highlights
- 2022 - NCAA champion
- 2022 - Final Four Most Outstanding Player
- 2022 - Consensus first-team All-American
- 2022 - Big 12 Player of the Year
Ochai Agbaji FAQ
What position does Ochai Agbaji play?
Ochai Agbaji primarily plays shooting guard.
When was Ochai Agbaji drafted into the NBA?
Ochai Agbaji was drafted 14th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2022 NBA Draft. However, his draft rights were traded to the Utah Jazz.
Where did Ochai Agbaji attend college?
Ochai Agbaji played four seasons of college basketball at the University of Kansas from 2018 to 2022, winning a national championship in his final year.