Ekene Ibekwe

Ekenechukwu Brian "Ekene" Ibekwe (born July 19, 1985) is a Nigerian American professional basketball player for Urunday Universitario of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol. He played college basketball for the University of Maryland at College Park and represents the Nigerian national basketball team in international competitions.

Ekene Ibekwe
No. 22 Urunday Universitario
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueLiga Uruguaya de Básquetbol
Personal information
Born (1985-07-19) July 19, 1985
Los Angeles, California, United States
NationalityAmerican / Nigerian
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarson (Carson, California)
CollegeMaryland (2003–2007)
NBA draft2007: undrafted
Playing career2007–present
Career history
2007–2008Hapoel Gilboa/Afula
2008Besançon
2008–2009Selçuk Üniversitesi
2009Gigantes de Carolina
2009–2010Petrochimi Bandar Imam
2010Bandırma Kırmızı
2010Artland Dragons
2010–2011Ironi Ashkelon
2011–2012Bayreuth
2012–2013Gipuzkoa
2014–2015New Zealand Breakers
2015Atenienses de Manatí
2015Gießen 46ers
2016Krasny Oktyabr
2016Hekmeh
2016Nymburk
2016Skyliners Frankfurt
2017Uşak Sportif
2017Élan Chalon
2017Oettinger Rockets
2018Châlons-Reims
2018–2019Levallois Metropolitans
2019Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
2019–2020Élan Béarnais
2020–2021Châlons-Reims
2021–2022Chorale Roanne Basket
2022–presentUrunday Universitario
Career highlights and awards
  • French League champion (2017)
  • NBL champion (2015)
  • All-NBL Second Team (2015)
  • LNB Pro B champion (2008)
  • TBL All-Star (2009)
  • ACC All-Defensive Team (2007)
  • Second-team Parade All-American (2003)
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