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My Take
Achiuwa is exactly the kind of player I find easy to root for: an undersized-game, oversized-energy big man who crossed an ocean to chase the sport. From Port Harcourt to a five-star recruit ranking and AAC Player of the Year at Memphis, his path is pure grit. At 203 cm and born in 1999, he still has plenty of runway, and his relentless, motor-driven style fits the modern NBA well. His name literally means precious, and there is something fitting about a player who plays every possession like it matters. I expect his ceiling depends entirely on how far that energy carries him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Precious Achiuwa
- Name (Japanese)
- プレシャス・アチュワ
- Reading
- ぷれしゃす・あちゅわ
- Born
- September 19, 1999 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 203 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Memphis
Awards & achievements
- 2020 American Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Precious Achiuwa born?
Born September 19, 1999 (age 26).
Where is Precious Achiuwa from?
Precious Achiuwa is from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
What does Precious Achiuwa do?
Precious Achiuwa works as basketball player.
How tall is Precious Achiuwa?
Precious Achiuwa is 203 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.