Alex Oriakhi Jr. (pronounced "Or-e-ah-ki"; born June 21, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player.

[2] Oriakhi chose the University of Connecticut to play for Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun.

As a junior, Oriakhi saw his minutes decrease with the addition of highly recruited freshman Andre Drummond.

[4] After the season, Oriakhi announced his intention to transfer to another school, citing the Huskies' 2013 ban on postseason play.

[14] On July 12, 2014, Oriakhi's rights were traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Isaiah Thomas.

[15] When the trade was officially completed, Oriakhi would help the Kings win the 2014 NBA Summer League competition in Las Vegas.

[19][20] That day, he made his debut for Bucaneros in an 86–71 win over Cocodrilos de Caracas, recording 16 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in 30 minutes.

[24] On January 26, 2018, Oriakhi signed with Fuerza Regia of the Mexican LNBP, the highest tier of professional basketball in Mexico.

[25] On June 3, 2021, Oriakhi signed with Depiro Rabat Imtarfa of the Maltese Division One Basketball league.