Soccer to basketball- is what Precious Achiuwa’s story is. Yes, you read it right, growing up in Nigeria, his first love was soccer. He never dreamed of basketball stardom. Being a soccer-loving kid, he could find his rhythm with the game, but his life had other plans. His life took him to the Big Apple, New York, as his family moved to the U.S. And yes, as you would have guessed already, he picked up a basketball, quickly realizing his towering height and agility gave him a unique edge.

Today, as a pro-NBA player, Achiuwa’s story is one of determination—on and off the court. With his recent comeback after missing all the games so far, because of an injury, he continues to make waves in 2024. With that said, let’s get to know about his personal life.

Is Precious Achiuwa dating? About the New York Knicks star’s life off the court

Precious Achiuwa is reportedly single and keeps his personal life quite private. His social media reflects his dedication to basketball, featuring workout videos, game moments, and travel highlights. Achiuwa focuses heavily on his hoops career, showcasing his commitment to improving. The Knicks star rarely shares anything about his romantic/off-court life, which hints at his single status.

Precious’ journey from college to the NBA has been demanding, with little time for personal distractions. His focus on basketball speaks volumes about his work ethic and determination to succeed. His future is all about his professional growth. So, with that, let’s look into what his journey with the Knicks so far looks like.

From Nigeria to NBA: Precious Achiuwa’s journey to the hoops world

First, let’s begin with his college journey. Precious Achiuwa had an impactful college career. He made an instant impact in Memphis, in his debut game itself. He debuted with 14 points and 8 rebounds against South Carolina State. For a rookie, this is huge!

Well, he didn’t waste time, as against the Ole Miss he went on to score a career-high 25 points. No wonder how he won AAC Player and Freshman of the Year honors, as he averaged 15.8 points and 10.8 rebounds. All this led to the day he was waiting for the NBA draft.

When the day came, in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat selected him as their 20th overall pick. However, the following season, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal for Kyle Lowry. In his Raptors debut, he contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds. Later, against the Grizzlies, he set a career-high with 17 points.

However, Toronto traded him in the next season. He was acquired by the Knicks, as part of a deal involving several players, which marked the beginning of his time in NY. Well, he didn’t appear in many games during the first season, only 46 regular-season games. Do you know he had his high-scoring performance against Toronto?

Yes, on January 21, 2024, fans witnessed one of his best stat lines, where he scored 18 points against the Raptors! Who would have ever imagined that he would end up giving his best game against his ex-teammates?

However, the Knicks had other plans. No, they didn’t leave him.

On July 30, 2024, they re-signed him on a one-year contract, a $6 million deal. But an injury followed. On October 20, the team announced that he had suffered a strain in his left hamstring and was unable to play in the first 2-4 weeks of the 2024-25 season.

Well, as they say, “every dark could, has a silver lining.” In the Knicks’ game against the Hornets, he finally returned, and for the one against the Pistons, he looks good, as he is out of the injury report! Now, as we come to an end, we leave you with a question: Will Precious Achiuwa be able to make his mark again? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.