Chimezie Metu

Chimezie Chukwudum Metu // ⓘ (born March 22, 1997) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the Liga ACB and EuroLeague.

On February 23, 2018, he was named in a federal document that linked him to an alleged $2,000 payment from a sports agency, but was cleared by USC.

[3] Being set to graduate in three years and after sitting out the 2018 National Invitation Tournament to avoid injury, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft.

[6] On October 20, 2018, Metu made his NBA debut, coming off from bench for about three minutes with two points, two rebounds and a block in a 108–121 loss to Portland Trail Blazers.

[12] On August 15, 2021, during a 86–70 Las Vegas Summer League victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Metu was ejected after throwing a punch at opposing forward Eugene Omoruyi.

[14] On December 29, 2021, Metu hit a game-winning three from the right corner at the buzzer to propel Sacramento to a 95–94 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

[16] on a one year contract .On Christmas Day, Metu had a career-high double-double of 23 points and 19 rebounds off the bench in a 128–114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.