Where is Rueben Chinyelu from?

Last Modified Apr 1, 2025 08:41 GMT
Rueben Chinyelu. Source @am_rueben
Rueben Chinyelu. Source @am_rueben/Instagram

Rueben Chinyelu is a collegiate player for the Florida Gators men’s basketball team in the Southeastern Conference. Rueben Chinyelu is in his sophomore season and plays as a center, as of March 2025. He started his career with the Washington State Cougars but moved to the Gators before his sophomore year. At least six other schools, including Kansas, Tennessee, and Florida, sent offers to Chinyelu, who was regarded as one of the top foreign prospects in the Class of 2023. Chinyelu joined the Cougars in 2023 after committing to play for Washington State in November 2022. Chinyely made 35 appearances with 12 starts as a freshman for the Washington State Cougars, as per ESPN.

At the 2022 NBA Academy games, Chinyelu led NBA Academy Africa to a first-place finish while attending the NCA Academy Africa in Senegal. In addition, he participated in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) for Mozambique's CFV, as per his college roster. In the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, Chinyelu earned his debut with the Nigerian Senior National Team after helping the country place third at the 2019 FIBA U16 African Championship.

Rueben Chinyelu Hometown

Rueben Chinyelu's hometown is Enugwu-Agidi, Nigeria, as per his college toaster.

Where was Rueben Chinyelu Born?

Rueben Chinyelu's birthplace is Enugu, Nigeria, as per ESPN. He was born there on September 30, 2003. This makes him 21 years old as of March 2025.

Rueben Chinyelu Nationality

Rueben Chinyelu is Nigerian by nationality.

FAQs on Rueben Chinyelu

A. Rueben Chinyelu is 6ft 10 inches tall.

A. Rueben Chinyelu is 21 years old as of March 2025.  

A. Rueben Chinyelu is in his sophomore year.  

 A. Rueben Chinyelu wears number 9 for the Florida Gators.

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