Chimezie Metu #10

Position:
PF, C
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
102 kg
Age:
28 yo (1997 March 22)
Birth place:
Los Angeles, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Nigerian
Top EuroLeague players on expiring contracts 2025

2025-04-18

While the EuroLeague playoffs are about to deliver another high-stakes, drama-filled weeks, plenty of action is already underway off the court. Behind the scenes, front offices are preparing for a busy summer as several top-tier players approach the end of their contracts. BasketNews takes a closer look at the EuroLeague stars set to become unrestricted free agents this offseason.
Chimezie Metu shares an emotional message with Barca fans after surgery

2025-04-01

Chimezie Metu suffered an unfortunate Achilles tear, prematurely ending his season with FC Barcelona. Following his injury, Metu shared an emotional message with Barca fans, expressing his hope that the setback wouldn’t keep them apart for too long.
Chimezie Metu to undergo surgery on ruptured Achilles in United States

2025-03-28

FC Barcelona suffered another major injury setback, losing forward Chimezie Metu to an Achilles tear during their EuroLeague game against Bayern Munich last Tuesday, a narrow 101-102 defeat. The club provided an update on Metu’s condition, confirming that he has opted to undergo surgery next week in the United States to repair a complete rupture of his right Achilles tendon.
Chimezie Metu suffers Achilles tear vs. Bayern

2025-03-25

FC Barcelona big man Chimezie Metu has suffered an Achilles tendon tear in his right leg in EuroLeague Round 31 home game against FC Bayern Munich, the Spanish club officially confirmed. The incident occurred with 3:12 remaining in the third quarter, with Barca leading 71-68. In a non-contact situation, Metu attempted to inbound the ball to Tomas Satoransky when he injured his right foot.
Chimezie Metu, Pablo Laso sanctioned for reactions to refs' decisions

2025-02-13

Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz head coach Pablo Laso has been sanctioned with a fine of €5,000 for comments regarding the officiating performance in accordance with Article 24.2.c) of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.
Every former NBA player in 2024-25 EuroLeague: Teams with most NBA experience

2025-01-19

The 2024-25 EuroLeague season has a strong NBA flavor, thanks to a wild offseason full of big moves and some solid mid-season pickups. Many former NBA players are now joining top European teams, raising the competition to new heights.
Penarroya praises Anderson, Satoransky, gives update on Metu, Neto

2024-12-22

FC Barcelona, boosted by Tomas Satoransky's 20-point performance, achieved a soothing 105-79 victory at the Palau Blaugrana against MoraBanc Andorra in a result that increased their Copa del Rey chances.
Chimezie Metu out for multiple weeks

2024-11-18

FC Barcelona provided the injury update on Chimezie Metu, confirming that the Nigerian forward will miss the significant time of action. According to the Barcelona statement, the 27-year-old forward suffered a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee and won't be available for the upcoming 6-8 weeks.
Chimezie Metu leaves Barca's ACB game with knee injury

2024-11-17

Bad news for FC Barcelona, as Chimezie Metu has suffered a blow to his left knee in the ACB game against Valencia Basket that has forced him to leave the game and head to the locker room.
Chimezie Metu predicts Final Four teams, excludes Real Madrid

2024-10-31

FC Barcelona big man Chimezie Metu took charge with 21 points and three rebounds in a big road win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking some chatter that he might still belong in the NBA. But despite his past six seasons and 260 games in the league, Metu's fully committed to Barca this season.
Pennaroya on Metu: 'It's important that he improves step by step'

2024-10-29

Barcelona have won against Anadolu Efes Istanbul 88-97 in Turkey, rising their score to 5-1, and forcing Efes to fall to 3-3. Chimezie Metu played his best game since arriving to the EuroLeague, scoring 21 points for 20 minutes on the court, shooting 3/4 for 3, and 7/9 from the field overall.
Chimezie Metu explains why he chose EuroLeague, downplays Barca's NBA experience

2024-10-04

After spending his first six pro seasons in the NBA, big man Chimezie Metu made his EuroLeague debut with FC Barcelona on Thursday night in Kaunas. The 49th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Metu had 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in more than 22 minutes on the court, but Barca stumbled against the hosts, losing 67-74 in a packed Zalgirio Arena.
8 EuroLeague rookies to watch

2024-09-18

In the latest URBONUS episode, the focus was on some exciting rookies entering the EuroLeague this season. Wolves Vilnius guard Andrew Andrews, alongside the URBONUS hosts Donatas Urbonas and Augustas Suliauskas, named 8 EuroLeague rookies to watch this season, sharing their insights about each of the players.
Barcelona presents new signings, eyes EuroLeague title

2024-08-26

FC Barcelona has unveiled its new roster for the 2024-25 season, marking the beginning of a new chapter with the introduction of five new signings. Juan Nunez, Kevin Punter, Justin Anderson, Chimezie Metu, and Youssoupha Fall were officially presented at a ceremony led by club president Joan Laporta.
Chimezie Metu officially signs with Barcelona

2024-07-30

FC Barcelona officially added another former NBA player to the roster. The Catalan team officially announced that Chimezie Metu is joining the organization on a one-year deal.
Chimezie Metu reportedly agreed to a deal with Barcelona

2024-07-24

6-year NBA veteran Chimezie Metu reached an agreement with FC Barcelona, according to Evan Sidery from Forbes Sports. Sidery reports that the 27-year-old already signed his contract with Barcelona. However, the contract details are not specified.
Pistons sign Chimezie Metu for rest of season

2024-03-30

Detroit Pistons have secured forward Chimezie Metu for the remainder of the season, with a team option extending into 2024-2025, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Metu, who recently concluded a 10-day stint with Detroit, showcased his skills over six games, averaging 7.7 points and 4.5 rebounds across 26 minutes.
Four players ejected in Rockets-Kings game

2023-01-14

A massive scuffle broke out in Friday night's NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the Houston Rockets. The conflict led to four players, two from each team, hearing the word "ejected" from the game official, who announced the punishment.
Nigeria's players, federation attack government for withdrawing teams from competition

2022-06-02

Nigeria’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will not take part in international competition for two years, the country’s president announced ten days ago, jeopardizing chances of qualifying teams for the 2024 Olympics.

Chimezie Metu blasts Nigerian government, Olympic Committee

2021-08-02

Nigerian international Chimezie Metu has attributed the misfortune of the African nation's athletes at the Tokyo Olympic Games to the poor handling by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, as well as the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC).The Sacramento Kings forward discussed the difficulties of even competing at the Games, stressing the unfortunate developments in the Nigerian camp and how ...

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 FC Barcelona 20:02 62.4%
88/141
36.2%
20/55
75.3%
27/36
4.8
3.8/1
1 0.6 1.7 0.6 0.2 2 1.8 11 11.8 24 »

Liga Endesa

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 FC Barcelona 20:01 69.8%
81/116
43.1%
22/51
66%
35/53
3.8
2.9/0.9
1 0.7 1.6 0.6 0.2 1.6 2.3 13.2 14.1 20 »

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 Detroit Pistons 29:23 61.9%
44/71
30.3%
13/43
95.3%
20/21
6
4.8/1.2
1.9 1.7 1.8 0.5 - 2.3 - 10.5 12.4 14 »
23/24 All Teams 16:50 63.3%
95/150
29.9%
28/94
91.2%
58/64
3.8
3/0.8
0.9 0.8 1 0.3 - 1.4 - 6.5 7.5 51 »
23/24 Phoenix Suns 12:05 64.5%
51/79
29.7%
15/51
88.8%
38/43
3
2.3/0.7
0.5 0.5 0.7 0.2 - 1.1 - 5 5.6 37 »
22/23 Sacramento Kings 10:04 65.9%
120/182
22.8%
9/39
73.6%
56/76
2.9
2.2/0.7
0.6 0.3 0.5 0.3 - 1.2 - 4.7 5.5 69 »
21/22 Sacramento Kings 21:18 55.5%
146/263
30.6%
57/186
77.6%
71/91
5.6
5/0.6
1 0.8 1 0.6 - 1.6 - 8.9 9.9 60 »
20/21 Sacramento Kings 13:33 54.7%
78/143
35%
13/37
72.3%
31/43
3.1
2.3/0.9
0.8 0.4 0.8 0.5 - 1.6 - 6.3 6 36 »
19/20 San Antonio Spurs 5:50 59.9%
24/40
0%
0/2
77.8%
10/13
1.8
1.2/0.7
0.6 0.2 0.6 0.3 - 0.4 - 3.2 4 18 »
18/19 San Antonio Spurs 5:00 34.2%
19/56
0%
0/2
76.3%
13/17
1.2
0.9/0.3
0.5 0.2 0.5 0.1 - 0.5 - 1.8 1.2 29 »

Olympic Games

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2021 Nigeria 19:32 28.8%
2/7
63.5%
7/11
100%
2/2
6.7
5.3/1.3
2.3 2 1.3 1 - 1 - 9 15.7 3 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2019 Nigeria 18:47 50%
11/22
55.6%
5/9
100%
8/8
5.6
4/1.6
1.4 0.4 1.6 1.2 - 1.6 - 9 11.4 5 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
97-95 25 55.6%
5/9
28.6%
2/7
-
0/0
2
2/0
3 1 1 0 0 4 0 16 8
91-113 20 100%
6/6
50%
1/2
-
0/0
3
3/0
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 20
92-95 21 80%
4/5
0%
0/1
66.7%
4/6
3
2/1
0 0 4 0 0 0 5 12 12
102-79 25 66.7%
4/6
0%
0/1
50%
1/2
6
4/2
5 1 1 1 0 2 2 9 17
86-100 23 75%
6/8
0%
0/1
80%
4/5
6
5/1
2 2 3 0 1 1 4 16 21
92-103 23 100%
6/6
33.3%
1/3
100%
6/6
4
2/2
0 0 2 1 0 4 3 21 21
90-95 29 71.4%
5/7
50%
1/2
0%
0/2
8
5/3
1 1 1 0 0 3 4 13 18
97-84 15 80%
4/5
100%
2/2
50%
1/2
6
5/1
0 0 2 1 0 1 1 15 18
74-77 17 50%
4/8
50%
3/6
100%
1/1
3
1/2
1 0 3 0 1 1 1 18 11
91-90 17 60%
3/5
0%
0/1
83.3%
5/6
6
5/1
0 0 1 0 0 0 4 11 16
90-91 26 57.1%
4/7
50%
3/6
50%
1/2
5
5/0
3 1 3 4 1 4 2 18 18
73-71 15 66.7%
4/6
0%
0/3
50%
2/4
2
1/1
0 0 1 2 0 1 2 10 7
102-99 4 100%
3/3
-
0/0
-
0/0
1
1/0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 7
77-70 17 66.7%
2/3
0%
0/1
-
0/0
2
2/0
0 2 2 0 0 2 2 4 4
106-80 24 75%
3/4
66.7%
2/3
100%
3/3
5
4/1
1 2 2 0 0 1 2 15 20
103-96 22 55.6%
5/9
50%
2/4
50%
2/4
2
2/0
0 1 3 0 1 2 2 18 9
89-93 19 62.5%
5/8
33.3%
1/3
50%
1/2
4
3/1
0 0 0 0 0 1 3 14 14
91-95 21 100%
2/2
66.7%
2/3
50%
1/2
2
2/0
1 0 0 0 0 3 2 11 11
74-78 7 66.7%
2/3
-
0/0
0%
0/3
2
1/1
0 1 1 0 0 1 2 4 3
91-65 18 66.7%
4/6
100%
2/2
100%
3/3
3
2/1
0 0 0 3 0 0 5 17 26

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
FC Barcelona 19:37 62.4%
88/141
36.4%
20/55
75%
27/36
4.8
3.8/1
1 0.6 1.7 0.6 0.2 2 1.8 11 11.8 24 »
Home game 18:46 63.5%
47/74
36%
9/25
66.7%
8/12
4.4
3.7/0.7
0.9 0.6 1.6 0.8 0 2 1.3 9.9 10.7 13 »
Away game 20:38 61.2%
41/67
36.7%
11/30
79.2%
19/24
5.3
3.9/1.4
1 0.6 1.7 0.4 0.4 2 2.3 12.2 13.1 11 »
Wins 19:28 60.7%
54/89
40%
12/30
66.7%
10/15
5.3
4.2/1.1
1 0.7 1.8 0.7 0.2 2 1.3 10.3 11.5 15 »
Losses 19:53 65.4%
34/52
32%
8/25
81%
17/21
3.9
3.1/0.8
0.9 0.6 1.4 0.3 0.1 2 2.4 12.1 12.3 9 »
Last 5 games 22:00 61.8%
21/34
37.5%
6/16
77.8%
7/9
5.2
4.8/0.4
1.4 0.6 1.6 0 0 2.2 2.6 13.4 14.4 5 »
October 19:00 65.5%
19/29
33.3%
6/18
66.7%
6/9
4.3
2.9/1.4
0.3 0.6 2 0.7 0.3 2.4 1.3 8.9 7.7 7 »
November 17:00 50%
8/16
0%
0/3
50%
1/2
4.7
3.7/1
1 1.3 2.3 0.3 0 1.3 0.7 5.7 6 3 »
December 22:00 75%
3/4
100%
3/3
50%
1/2
6
6/0
0 0 0 0 0 2 3 16 21 1 »
January 19:30 61.7%
29/47
28.6%
2/7
83.3%
10/12
5.3
4.2/1.2
1.3 0.5 1.2 1 0.3 1.5 2 12.3 15.3 6 »
February 21:00 70.6%
12/17
31.3%
5/16
100%
5/5
3.7
3/0.7
1.3 0.7 2 0.7 0 2.7 2.7 14.7 13.7 3 »
March 21:15 60.7%
17/28
50%
4/8
66.7%
4/6
5.5
5/0.5
1.5 0.5 1.5 0 0 2 2 12.5 14.3 4 »
Versus Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 15:00 50%
1/2
75%
3/4
- 5
3/2
0 0 2 1 0 2 1 11 12 1 »
Versus Olympiacos Piraeus 22:00 71.4%
10/14
28.6%
2/7
100%
2/2
4.5
3.5/1
2 0.5 2 0.5 0 2.5 1 14 13.5 2 »
Versus LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 17:30 69.2%
9/13
0%
0/1
80%
4/5
4.5
4/0.5
0 0 2 1.5 0 2.5 2.5 11 12 2 »
Versus AS Monaco 21:30 53.8%
7/13
33.3%
1/3
75%
3/4
7.5
5.5/2
1.5 0 3 1 1 2 1 10 10.5 2 »
Versus Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 18:00 44.4%
4/9
0%
0/1
- 5
3/2
1 0 0 1 0 1 0 8 8 1 »
Versus Paris Basketball 13:30 66.7%
6/9
0%
0/1
50%
1/2
3
2.5/0.5
1 0.5 2.5 0 0 1 2 6.5 7 2 »
Versus Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 21:30 53.8%
7/13
50%
1/2
80%
4/5
4.5
3.5/1
1.5 2 0.5 0.5 0 1.5 2 10.5 15 2 »
Versus Anadolu Efes Istanbul 18:00 81.8%
9/11
75%
3/4
80%
4/5
4.5
3/1.5
1 0.5 2 1 0.5 2 2 15.5 18 2 »
Versus FC Bayern Munich 11:00 80%
4/5
- 75%
3/4
1
1/0
0 0 2 0 0 0 3 11 11 1 »
Versus Real Madrid 25:00 66.7%
4/6
25%
2/8
100%
3/3
4
4/0
1 1 2 0 0 3 5 17 15 1 »
Versus Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 27:00 55.6%
10/18
33.3%
2/6
- 7
5.5/1.5
1.5 1 2 0.5 0 2.5 0.5 13 13 2 »
Versus Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 19:30 60%
3/5
75%
3/4
50%
1/2
4
4/0
0 0.5 1 0 0 1 1.5 8 10 2 »
Versus ALBA Berlin 18:00 50%
5/10
30%
3/10
50%
1/2
3.5
3.5/0
0.5 0.5 1 1 0 3 1 10 6 2 »
Versus Zalgiris Kaunas 22:30 69.2%
9/13
0%
0/4
50%
1/2
7
5/2
1.5 1.5 1 0 0.5 3 3 9.5 13.5 2 »

Liga Endesa

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
FC Barcelona 19:24 69.8%
81/116
43.1%
22/51
66%
35/53
3.8
2.9/0.9
1 0.7 1.6 0.6 0.2 1.6 2.3 13.2 14.1 20 »
Home game 20:00 71.2%
42/59
46.4%
13/28
76.9%
20/26
3.9
3/0.9
1.2 0.5 1.5 1 0.1 1.7 2.3 14.3 16.1 10 »
Away game 18:48 68.4%
39/57
39.1%
9/23
55.6%
15/27
3.6
2.7/0.9
0.8 0.8 1.6 0.2 0.3 1.4 2.3 12 12 10 »
Wins 19:00 71.6%
48/67
51.7%
15/29
60.9%
14/23
3.9
2.9/1
1.4 0.8 1.3 0.4 0.2 1.4 1.9 12.9 15 12 »
Losses 20:00 67.3%
33/49
31.8%
7/22
70%
21/30
3.5
2.8/0.8
0.4 0.5 2 0.9 0.3 1.8 2.9 13.5 12.6 8 »
Last 5 games 22:48 73.5%
25/34
25%
3/12
69.2%
9/13
4
3.2/0.8
2.6 1 2 0.2 0.2 1.4 2.2 13.6 15.6 5 »
September 18:00 66.7%
4/6
100%
2/2
100%
3/3
3
2/1
0 0 0 3 0 0 5 17 26 1 »
October 17:15 63.6%
14/22
50%
5/10
36.4%
4/11
2.5
2/0.5
0.3 0.5 1 0 0.3 1.8 2.3 11.8 9.3 4 »
November 15:00 80%
8/10
50%
2/4
100%
3/3
2.7
2.3/0.3
0.3 1.3 1.3 0 0 1 1.3 8.3 10.3 3 »
December 15:00 66.7%
4/6
0%
0/3
50%
2/4
2
1/1
0 0 1 2 0 1 2 10 7 1 »
January 20:48 62.5%
20/32
52.9%
9/17
61.5%
8/13
5.6
4.2/1.4
1 0.4 2 1 0.4 1.8 2.4 15 16.2 5 »
February 23:00 85.7%
12/14
25%
1/4
90.9%
10/11
5
3.5/1.5
1 1 2.5 0.5 0.5 2.5 3.5 18.5 21 2 »
March 22:45 73.1%
19/26
27.3%
3/11
62.5%
5/8
3.5
2.8/0.8
2.8 0.8 1.8 0.3 0 1.5 1.8 13 14.3 4 »
Versus Surne Bilbao Basket 15:00 80%
4/5
100%
2/2
50%
1/2
6
5/1
0 0 2 1 0 1 1 15 18 1 »
Versus Girona Basquet 17:00 60%
3/5
0%
0/1
83.3%
5/6
6
5/1
0 0 1 0 0 0 4 11 16 1 »
Versus Valencia Basket 13:30 81.8%
9/11
0%
0/1
80%
4/5
3.5
3/0.5
1 1 1.5 0 0.5 0.5 2 11 14 2 »
Versus Rio Breogan 21:00 66.7%
6/9
0%
0/2
50%
1/2
4
3/1
2.5 1.5 1.5 0.5 0 2 2 6.5 10.5 2 »
Versus Hiopos Lleida 7:00 66.7%
2/3
- 0%
0/3
2
1/1
0 1 1 0 0 1 2 4 3 1 »
Versus MoraBanc Andorra 20:00 100%
6/6
50%
1/2
- 3
3/0
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 20 1 »
Versus BAXI Manresa 23:00 100%
6/6
33.3%
1/3
100%
6/6
4
2/2
0 0 2 1 0 4 3 21 21 1 »
Versus Joventut Badalona 26:00 57.1%
4/7
50%
3/6
50%
1/2
5
5/0
3 1 3 4 1 4 2 18 18 1 »
Versus Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 19:00 62.5%
5/8
33.3%
1/3
50%
1/2
4
3/1
0 0 0 0 0 1 3 14 14 1 »
Versus La Laguna Tenerife 21:00 85.7%
6/7
50%
2/4
62.5%
5/8
2.5
2/0.5
0.5 0 2 0 0 1.5 3.5 11.5 11.5 2 »
Versus Coviran Granada 18:00 66.7%
4/6
100%
2/2
100%
3/3
3
2/1
0 0 0 3 0 0 5 17 26 1 »
Versus UCAM Murcia 29:00 71.4%
5/7
50%
1/2
0%
0/2
8
5/3
1 1 1 0 0 3 4 13 18 1 »
Versus Dreamland Gran Canaria 17:00 50%
4/8
50%
3/6
100%
1/1
3
1/2
1 0 3 0 1 1 1 18 11 1 »
Versus Real Madrid 15:00 66.7%
4/6
0%
0/3
50%
2/4
2
1/1
0 0 1 2 0 1 2 10 7 1 »
Versus Leyma Coruna 24:00 75%
3/4
66.7%
2/3
100%
3/3
5
4/1
1 2 2 0 0 1 2 15 20 1 »
Versus Unicaja Malaga 22:00 55.6%
5/9
50%
2/4
50%
2/4
2
2/0
0 1 3 0 1 2 2 18 9 1 »
Versus Casademont Zaragoza 25:00 55.6%
5/9
28.6%
2/7
- 2
2/0
3 1 1 0 0 4 0 16 8 1 »
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
102 kg
Age:
28 yo (1997-03-22)
Birth place:
Los Angeles, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Nigerian
Height:
-
Weight:
-
Age:
-
Birth place:
-
Citizenship:
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