Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Emmanuel Mudiay, a professional basketball player:

Player Profile

  • 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

Player Archetype / Play Style

Emmanuel Mudiay’s player archetype was that of a big downhill lead guard, a power-driving point guard who was most comfortable attacking the paint, pressuring defenses off the bounce, and creating for others with the ball in his hands. Defensively, he projected as a switchable backcourt defender because of his size and strength, though his impact was more tied to physical tools than consistently disruptive guard defense. Offensively, his role centered on rim pressure, transition play, pick-and-roll creation, and drive-and-kick passing rather than pure perimeter shot-making, with much of his value coming when he could collapse the defense and play through contact. Physically, Mudiay stood out as a strong, well-built guard with plus size for the position, good burst, and the frame to absorb bumps on the way to the basket. Overall, his play style was forceful and aggressive, built around getting downhill, handling primary creation duties, and using athleticism and power to open up the floor. (NBADraft)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Emmanuel Mudiay Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBADraft.net — Emmanuel Mudiay
NBA.com — 2015 Draft Prospect Profile: Emmanuel Mudiay
ESPN — Emmanuel Mudiay – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles