Precious Achiuwa: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 73 | 23:53 | 10.1 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 4.3/8.2 52.9% | 4/6.8 57.8% | 0.4/1.3 27.8% | 1.1/1.9 55.4% | 2.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | -3.7 | 14.1 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 17.7% | 9.9 | 55.9% | 55.2% | 16.2% | 23.3% | 11.1% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 4.6 | 1.7% | 2.6% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34:50 | 27 | 11 | 4 | - | 1 | D 122-110 @  | NBA | |
| 24:55 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | V 124-118 vs  | NBA | |
| 34:12 | 13 | 6 | 4 | - | 1 | D 110-105 @ | NBA | |
| 20:11 | 8 | 5 | - | - | - | D 109-138 vs  | NBA | |
| 24:51 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | - | V 117-113 vs  | NBA | |
| 37:58 | 28 | 19 | 1 | - | 1 | V 115-123 @  | NBA | |
| 34:19 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | D 116-99 @  | NBA |
Player Profile
From Nigerian football to NBA hardwood, Precious Achiuwa's journey illustrates a remarkable transformation that began on the playing fields of Port Harcourt. Born of Igbo descent, this future versatile big man only discovered basketball in his fourth year of middle school, setting aside the round ball to devote himself entirely to his new passion.
His arrival in the United States during his teenage years marked the beginning of a meteoric rise. Settling in Queens with his family, Achiuwa accumulated formative experiences by successively attending three high schools renowned for their basketball programs: Our Saviour Lutheran School, St. Benedict's Preparatory School, and then Montverde Academy in Florida. This strategic journey shaped his character and refined his skills against ever-higher levels of competition.
His high school crowning moment came with his selection to the prestigious McDonald's All-American Game, where he put on an absolute show by scoring 22 points, the highest total of the event. This standout performance confirmed his status as a major prospect and opened the doors to Memphis, where he joined Penny Hardaway's Tigers.
Under the guidance of the former NBA legend, Achiuwa immediately established himself as one of the most spectacular freshmen in college basketball during the 2019-20 season. His energetic style, defensive versatility, and impressive athleticism won over NBA scouts.
Selected 20th overall in the 2020 draft by Miami, he embarked on a professional career that has already taken him to Toronto and then New York. At just 24 years old, Achiuwa continues to refine a game built on intensity and versatility — qualities that promise many more great years in the big league.
Honors & Championships
Precious Achiuwa quickly established himself as a promising prospect through his remarkable performances at both the high school and college levels before making the leap to the NBA.
- Led Montverde Academy to the semifinals of the GEICO National High School Championships
- Averaged an impressive 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game during his freshman year at Memphis
- Scored a career-high 25 points against Ole Miss and earned multiple AAC Player of the Week honors
- Made his NBA debut with the Miami Heat on December 23, 2020
- Set a personal record with three three-pointers in a single NBA game as a member of the Toronto Raptors, scoring 17 points against Memphis
Awards & Individual Honors
Precious Achiuwa has established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation, accumulating honors from high school through college.
- McDonald's All-American (high school, 2019)
- AAC Player of the Year (2020)
- AAC Freshman of the Year (2020, first player in conference history to win both awards)
- MaxPreps High School Junior All-American second team
- USA Today All-USA third team (high school)
- USA Today All-USA Florida first team (high school)
