Chimezie Metu

**Chimezie Metu** (born March 22, 1997) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who is known for his versatility as a power forward and center. He has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and most recently competed in Europe.Early Life and Education Chimezie Chukwudum Metu was born on March 22, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He holds dual Nigerian and American nationality. For his high school education, Metu attended Lawndale High School in Lawndale, California. He developed into a four-star recruit and committed to college basketball at the University of Southern California (USC). He played for the USC Trojans from 2015 to 2018.Career Progression and Achievements During his college career at USC, Metu demonstrated significant development, earning the Pac-12 Most Improved Player award in 2017 and being named to the Second-team All-Pac-12 the same year. His continued strong performance led to his selection for the First-team All-Pac-12 in 2018. Metu was selected in the 2018 NBA Draft, picked 49th overall in the second round by the San Antonio Spurs. He debuted in the NBA with the Spurs in 2018. He has also played for other NBA teams, including the Detroit Pistons.Current Status As of 2024–2025, Chimezie Metu played for FC Barcelona in both the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He is currently listed as a free agent.