Ekenechukwu Ibekwe, Basketball Player

Basketball Player Profile

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe

Date of birth:Jul 19, 1985

Height: 2m05 / 6-9

Position: PF

Nationality: Nigerian

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2020-2021 Regular Season

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averages in Jeep Elite

Pts

6.4
Reb

4.7
Ast

0.9
Eff

6.0

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe is a basketball player born on July 19, 1985, in Los Angeles (California). His height is six foot eight (2m05 / 6-8). He is a power forward who most recently played for Champagne Basket in France - Coupe de France.

Fullname: Ekenechukwu Brian Ibekwe

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Ekenechukwu Ibekwe through the years

Photo of Ekenechukwu Ibekwe, 2020-2021 season

Regular season stats for Ekenechukwu Ibekwe

Basketball Career Averages

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
07-08	22	ISR-1	Gilboa Galil	11	18.9	61.5	-	77.2	1.7	3.5	5.3	0.5	0.8	1.1	11.3	14.5
07-08	22	FRA-2	Besançon	7	21.4	48.1	0.0	66.7	2.1	3.9	6.0	0.7	1.4	1.6	10.0	13.1
08-09	23	PR-1	Gigantes de Carolina	8	25.4	50.6	41.2	40.7	3.1	4.5	7.6	1.1	2.6	2.5	12.3	19.3
10-11	25	GER-1	Artland Dragons	14	23.4	58.1	0.0	50.0	0.9	4.8	5.7	0.6	1.2	2.4	8.9	13.3
10-11	25	ISR-1	Elizur Ashkelon	6	16.7	42.9	-	37.5	2.3	2.3	4.7	0.7	1.5	0.3	6.0	6.3
10-11	25	GER-1	Medi Bayreuth	15	24.0	56.4	0.0	54.7	1.6	4.1	5.7	1.0	0.7	1.4	11.5	12.3
11-12	26	GER-1	Medi Bayreuth	34	23.4	54.0	33.3	66.4	1.4	4.2	5.6	0.8	0.8	1.6	11.6	12.9
12-13	27	SPA-1	Acunsa GBC	32	16.5	51.4	33.3	65.7	1.9	2.6	4.5	0.3	0.6	1.5	7.3	9.5
14-15	29	AUS-1	New Zealand Breakers	28	21.8	58.3	33.3	61.6	2.0	4.2	6.3	1.0	1.0	1.8	11.3	15.3
14-15	29	PR-1	Atenienses de Manati	11	21.3	55.4	0.0	54.5	2.6	3.7	6.4	0.4	0.8	1.2	9.1	12.5
15-16	30	VTB L.	Krasny Oktyabr	17	30.8	51.5	31.1	66.7	1.7	7.0	8.7	1.9	1.3	1.4	17.6	20.8
15-16	30	GER-1	JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers	8	21.9	53.8	20.0	73.0	3.4	1.3	4.6	0.9	0.8	1.4	14.1	14.3
16-17	31	TUR-1	Muratbey Usak Sportif	13	15.6	45.8	0.0	52.8	1.5	2.9	4.5	0.5	0.6	1.5	5.6	7.5
16-17	31	FRA-1	Chalon	4	13.0	47.1	60.0	71.4	1.3	3.0	4.3	0.8	0.5	0.8	6.0	8.0
16-17	31	CZE-1	CEZ Nymburk	7	16.7	56.7	25.0	47.4	0.6	3.1	3.7	1.3	1.0	1.4	6.3	9.1
16-17	31	GER-1	Fraport Skyliners	8	16.5	49.0	35.3	69.2	3.9	0.8	4.6	0.3	0.4	0.9	7.9	8.9
17-18	32	FRA-1	Châlons-Reims	19	21.3	50.8	34.9	67.6	0.8	3.4	4.2	0.8	0.7	0.8	8.9	10.3
17-18	32	GER-1	OeTTINGER Rockets Gotha	13	23.3	42.7	37.8	86.1	4.7	1.2	5.8	0.5	1.0	1.7	10.5	13.0
18-19	33	FRA-1	Levallois	30	18.4	55.0	40.4	77.8	1.2	3.6	4.7	0.5	1.0	0.9	7.1	10.8
19-20	34	FRA-1	Pau-Lacq-Orthez	14	26.1	37.4	19.2	69.6	1.8	4.8	6.6	1.2	0.8	0.9	8.7	9.9
20-21	35	FRA-1	Champagne B.	7	16.9	38.3	7.1	47.1	1.4	3.3	4.7	0.9	0.1	0.4	6.4	6.0

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe Career Bests: Points

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe scores a career high 27 points (2008)

On January 20, 2008, Ekenechukwu Ibekwe tied his career high in points in a Israel - Winner League game. That day he scored 27 points in Rosh Pina's home loss against Jerusalem, 92-97. He also had 10 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. He shot 9/10 from two, shooting at 90.0% from the field. He also shot 9/10 from the free-throw line.

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe Career Bests: Rebounds

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe grabs a career high 14 rebounds (2019)

On December 14, 2019, Ekenechukwu Ibekwe tied his career high in rebounds in a Jeep Elite game. That day he grabbed 14 rebounds in Pau-Lacq-Orthez's road win against Boulazac, 83-84. He also had 14 points, 5 assists, 2 steals and and 3 blocks.

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe Career Bests: Assists

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe gives a career high 6 assists (2016)

On March 21, 2016, Ekenechukwu Ibekwe set his career high in assists in a VTB United League game. That day he dished 6 assists in 's home loss against Khimki, 78-80. He also had 19 points, 11 rebounds and and 4 blocks.

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe Career Bests: Steals

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe has a career high 5 steals (2019)

On February 02, 2019, Ekenechukwu Ibekwe tied his career high in steals in a Jeep Elite game. That day he reached 5 steals in Levallois's road loss against Lyon-Villeurbanne, 81-75. He also had 9 points, 2 rebounds.

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe Career Bests: Blocks

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe blocks a career high 7 shots (2010)

On November 10, 2010, Ekenechukwu Ibekwe set his career high in blocks in a Germany - easyCredit BB game. That day he went for 7 blocks in Quakenbrück's home win against Giessen, 89-58. He also had 11 points, 10 rebounds.

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe Career Bests: Efficiency

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe records a career high 40 efficiency rating (2016)

On April 17, 2016, Ekenechukwu Ibekwe set his career high in efficiency in a VTB United League game. That day he accomplished 40 efficiency in 's road win against Loimaa, 72-109. He also had 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Basketball Career Averages

Playoffs and International Competitions

Playoff European competitions International competitions

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
07-08	22	FRA-2	Besançon	6	14.7	54.5	-	70.0	1.0	1.8	2.8	0.5	1.0	1.2	5.2	6.0
14-15	29	AUS-1 PO	New Zealand Breakers	4	22.3	67.6	50.0	71.4	1.8	3.5	5.3	0.3	0.0	2.0	15.3	17.8
16-17	31	FRA-1	Chalon	11	15.7	44.7	27.8	70.0	0.6	2.2	2.8	0.4	0.5	1.0	4.9	5.8

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
10-11	25	FEC QR	Artland Dragons	2	13.5	70.0	100.0	25.0	1.0	4.0	5.0	1.0	0.5	0.5	8.5	8.5
16-17	31	FEC	Muratbey Usak Sportif	3	16.0	46.7	0.0	57.1	1.0	2.3	3.3	0.3	0.7	1.0	6.0	6.3
16-17	31	BCL	Muratbey Usak Sportif	1	11.0	0.0	0.0	-	1.0	2.0	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-2.0
16-17	31	BCL	Fraport Skyliners	8	16.0	64.4	53.3	90.0	1.1	3.3	4.4	0.8	1.0	0.8	10.5	13.5
19-20	34	BCL	Pau-Lacq-Orthez	8	25.5	40.5	42.9	66.7	1.5	4.5	6.0	1.3	1.4	1.6	10.9	12.9

Season	Age	League	Team	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	MIN	Dr	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	Pts	Eff
06-07	21	World Cup	Nigeria	6	19.5	50.0	-	33.3	2.3	4.3	6.7	0.7	0.7	1.3	8.7	11.3
12-13	27	Olympic-TQO	Nigeria	5	6.8	42.9	33.3	-	0.6	0.8	1.4	0.0	0.0	0.4	2.8	2.4
12-13	27	Olympic	Nigeria	3	4.3	50.0	0.0	50.0	0.3	0.3	0.7	0.3	0.0	0.0	1.0	1.3
16-17	31	Olympic	Nigeria	5	16.2	33.3	20.0	60.0	1.2	2.8	4.0	0.6	0.4	2.4	4.2	6.6

Basketball career

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe's career

2020-2021 season with Reims

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 6.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, playing 7 games with Champagne Basket, during the 2020-2021 Jeep Elite regular-season. He set his season-high with 8 points in 23 minutes against BCM on December 19, 2020. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 23 minutes against BCM on December 19, 2020. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 15 minutes against Orléans on October 17, 2020.

2019-2020 season with Pau-Lacq-Orthez

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 8.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, playing 14 games with Pau-Lacq-Orthez, during the 2019-2020 Jeep Elite regular-season. He set his season-high with 20 points in 36 minutes against Bourg-en-Bresse on February 07, 2020. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 36 minutes against Boulazac on December 14, 2019. He dished a season-high 5 assists in 36 minutes against Boulazac on December 14, 2019.

He scored in double figures 5 times in 14 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 1 double-double.

2018-2019 season with Levallois

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 7.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, playing 30 games with Boulogne-Levallois, during the 2018-2019 Jeep Elite regular-season. He set his season-high with 19 points in 23 minutes against Le Mans on February 09, 2019. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 28 minutes against Fos Provence on April 05, 2019. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 11 minutes against Fos Provence on November 23, 2018.

He scored in double figures 5 times in 30 games.

2017-2018 season with OeTTINGER Rockets Gotha

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 10.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, playing 13 games with OeTTINGER Rockets Gotha, during the 2017-2018 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 21 points in 31 minutes against JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers on October 08, 2017. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 31 minutes against SYNTAINICS MBC on September 30, 2017. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 24 minutes against Alba Berlin on October 21, 2017.

He scored in double figures 7 times in 13 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times.

2017-2018 season with Reims

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, playing 19 games with Champagne Basket, during the 2017-2018 Jeep Elite regular-season. He set his season-high with 17 points in 26 minutes against Dijon on May 04, 2018. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 27 minutes against Le Mans on January 13, 2018. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 26 minutes against Limoges CSP on March 03, 2018.

He scored in double figures 9 times in 19 games.

2016-2017 season with Frankfurt

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 7.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game, playing 8 games with Fraport Skyliners, during the 2016-2017 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 18 points in 28 minutes against EWE Baskets Oldenburg on November 27, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 8 rebounds in 22 minutes against BG Gottingen on November 13, 2016. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 22 minutes against Basketball Lowen Braunschweig on December 02, 2016.

He scored in double figures 4 times in 8 games.

2016-2017 season with Muratbey Usak Sportif

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 5.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, playing 13 games with Muratbey Usak Sportif, during the 2016-2017 Turkey - BSL regular-season. He set his season-high with 12 points in 25 minutes against Trabzonspor on January 21, 2017. He grabbed a season-high 7 rebounds in 25 minutes against Trabzonspor on January 21, 2017. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 20 minutes against Best Balikesir on April 15, 2017.

He scored in double figures 3 times in 13 games.

2016-2017 season with Chalon

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 6.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, playing 4 games with Chalon, during the 2016-2017 Jeep Elite regular-season. He set his season-high with 12 points in 17 minutes against Boulogne-Levallois on May 12, 2017. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 17 minutes against Boulogne-Levallois on May 12, 2017. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 17 minutes against Boulogne-Levallois on May 12, 2017.

He scored in double figures 1 time in 4 games.

2016-2017 season with Nymburk

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, playing 7 games with CEZ Nymburk, during the 2016-2017 Czech Republic - Mattoni NBL regular-season. He set his season-high with 14 points in 18 minutes against Lions J. Hradec on September 24, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 7 rebounds in 19 minutes against USK Praha on October 01, 2016. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 19 minutes against Pardubice on October 03, 2016.

He scored in double figures 2 times in 7 games.

2015-2016 season with Krasny Oktyabr

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 17.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, playing 17 games with Krasny Oktyabr, during the 2015-2016 VTB United League regular-season. He set his season-high with 27 points in 36 minutes against CEZ Nymburk on March 06, 2016. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 37 minutes against PBC Astana on April 23, 2016. He dished a season-high 6 assists in 35 minutes against Khimki Moscow Region on March 21, 2016.

He scored in double figures 13 times in 17 games. He had 20 points or more 8 times. He recorded 7 double-doubles.

2015-2016 season with Giessen

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, playing 8 games with JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers, during the 2015-2016 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 21 points in 27 minutes against s.Oliver Würzburg on October 07, 2015. He grabbed a season-high 8 rebounds in 26 minutes against Brose Bamberg on October 10, 2015. He dished a season-high 1 assists in 13 minutes against MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg on October 04, 2015.

He scored in double figures 7 times in 8 games. He had 20 points or more 3 times.

2014-2015 season with New Zealand Breakers

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 11.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, playing 28 games with New Zealand Breakers, during the 2014-2015 Australia - NBL regular-season. He set his season-high with 20 points in 24 minutes against Cairns Taipans on November 07, 2014. He grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds in 24 minutes against Cairns Taipans on November 07, 2014. He dished a season-high 4 assists in 28 minutes against The Hawks on November 14, 2014.

He scored in double figures 21 times in 28 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 3 double-doubles.

2014-2015 season with Quebradillas

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 9.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game, playing 11 games with Atenienses de Manati, during the 2014-2015 Puerto Rico - BSN regular-season. He set his season-high with 19 points in 32 minutes against Mets de Guaynabo on March 29, 2015. He grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds in 32 minutes against Mets de Guaynabo on March 29, 2015. He dished a season-high 1 assists in 15 minutes against Indios de Mayaguez on March 24, 2015.

He scored in double figures 4 times in 11 games. He recorded 2 double-doubles.

2012-2013 season with Acunsa GBC

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 7.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game, playing 32 games with Acunsa GBC, during the 2012-2013 Spain - Liga Endesa regular-season. He set his season-high with 16 points in 20 minutes against TD Systems Baskonia on December 02, 2012. He grabbed a season-high 9 rebounds in 22 minutes against Iberostar Tenerife on March 30, 2013. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 10 minutes against Movistar Estudiantes on January 27, 2013.

He scored in double figures 10 times in 32 games.

2011-2012 season with Bayreuth

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 11.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, playing 34 games with Medi Bayreuth, during the 2011-2012 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 25 points in 19 minutes against BG Gottingen on December 03, 2011. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 31 minutes against Tigers Tübingen on February 04, 2012. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 31 minutes against EWE Baskets Oldenburg on October 08, 2011.

He scored in double figures 22 times in 34 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times. He recorded 2 double-doubles.

2010-2011 season with Elizur Ashkelon

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, playing 6 games with Elizur Ashkelon, during the 2010-2011 Israel - Winner League regular-season. He set his season-high with 12 points in 25 minutes against Hapoel UNET Credit Holon on January 30, 2011. He grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds in 16 minutes against Gilboa Galil on January 02, 2011. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 16 minutes against Maccabi Haifa on January 06, 2011.

He scored in double figures 1 time in 6 games.

2010-2011 season with Quakenbrück

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, playing 14 games with Artland Dragons, during the 2010-2011 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 15 points in 15 minutes against Tigers Tübingen on December 04, 2010. He grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds in 29 minutes against JobStairs GIESSEN 46ers on November 10, 2010. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 21 minutes against RÖMERSTROM Gladiators Trier on November 20, 2010.

He scored in double figures 7 times in 14 games. He recorded 1 double-double.

2010-2011 season with Bayreuth

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, playing 15 games with Medi Bayreuth, during the 2010-2011 Germany - easyCredit BB regular-season. He set his season-high with 22 points in 33 minutes against Eisbären Bremerhaven on March 27, 2011. He grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in 29 minutes against Artland Dragons on March 09, 2011. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 25 minutes against BG Gottingen on February 16, 2011.

He scored in double figures 8 times in 15 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time.

2008-2009 season with Gigantes de Carolina

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 12.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, playing 8 games with Gigantes de Carolina, during the 2008-2009 Puerto Rico - BSN regular-season. He set his season-high with 23 points in 31 minutes against Criollos de Caguas on May 20, 2009. He grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in 20 minutes against Bayamon on May 17, 2009. He dished a season-high 3 assists in 30 minutes against Capitanes de Arecibo on May 23, 2009.

He scored in double figures 5 times in 8 games. He had 20 points or more 1 time. He recorded 1 double-double.

2007-2008 season with Besançon

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, playing 7 games with Besançon, during the 2007-2008 France - Pro B regular-season. He set his season-high with 16 points in 28 minutes against Saint-Quentin on April 29, 2008. He grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds in 28 minutes against Rouen on April 04, 2008. He dished a season-high 1 assists in 28 minutes against Rouen on April 04, 2008.

He scored in double figures 4 times in 7 games. He recorded 2 double-doubles.

2007-2008 season with Rosh Pina

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe averaged 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game, playing 11 games with Gilboa Galil, during the 2007-2008 Israel - Winner League regular-season. He set his season-high with 27 points in 26 minutes against Hapoel Jerusalem on January 20, 2008. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds in 24 minutes against Hapoel Kazrin Galil Elyon on December 16, 2007. He dished a season-high 2 assists in 24 minutes against Hapoel Kazrin Galil Elyon on December 16, 2007.

He scored in double figures 7 times in 11 games. He had 20 points or more 2 times. He recorded 3 double-doubles.