Last Updated on October 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed information about Emmanuel Mudiay, a professional basketball player:
- Full Name: Emmanuel Kabeya Mudiay
- Nationality: Congolese-American
- Age: Born on March 5, 1996
- Hometown: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
- Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 0, 1, 15, and 7
- Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
- High School: Prime Prep Academy in Dallas, Texas
- College: Did not attend college; played professionally in China before entering the NBA
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (7th overall pick) in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets
- Teams Played For:
- Denver Nuggets (2015–2018)
- New York Knicks (2018–2019)
- Utah Jazz (2019–2020)
- Sacramento Kings (2021)
- Championship Rings: None in the NBA
- Kids: Not publicly available
- Siblings: Has two older brothers, Jean-Michel and Stephane Mudiay
Emmanuel Mudiay is known for his athleticism, strong driving ability, and versatility at the guard position. He initially committed to play college basketball at Southern Methodist University (SMU) but decided to play professionally in China for the Guangdong Southern Tigers due to financial considerations, which helped support his family. After one season in China, Mudiay entered the NBA as a highly regarded prospect.