Ime Sunday Udoka (/ ˈ iː m eɪ uː ˈ d oʊ k ə / EE-may ooh-DOH-kə; [1] born August 9, 1977) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

May 21, 2024 · Udoka's rise that made him one of the best young coaches in the NBA came to an abrupt halt in September 2022 when the Celtics suspended him for the entire...

Ime Udoka is the Head Coach of the Houston Rockets. On April 26, 2023, Udoka became the 16th Head Coach* in Rockets history. Prior to joining the Rockets, Coach Udoka led the Celtics to a 51-31 record in his one season in Boston.

Ime Udoka. ee-MAY oo-DOH-ka. Ime Sunday Udoka Born: August 9, 1977 in Portland, Oregon. High School: Jefferson in Portland, Oregon College: Portland State. As Player: 316 G, 5.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.0 APG (Full Record) More coach info

Apr 26, 2023 · Udoka was introduced as Houston’s new coach Wednesday after serving a suspension this season following the disclosure of an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Houston Rockets’ resurgence under Ime Udoka continues to turn heads, and now the first-year head coach has another accolade to show for it.. The NBA announced that Udoka has been named ...

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Dec 11, 2024 · When Ime Udoka was hired as head coach of the Houston Rockets in April 2023, he acquired veterans Dillon Brooks (left) and Fred VanVleet to help set the tone for his young stars.

Jan 10, 2024 · Ime Udoka walked off the floor after his first season as coach of the Boston Celtics on June 16, 2022, two wins short of an NBA championship, yet proud of what was accomplished. On Saturday, Udoka will return to the sideline to coach at TD Garden for the first time since that summer, as coach of the Houston Rockets.

Apr 26, 2023 · In his lone season as head coach of Boston in 2021-22, Udoka helped the Celtics bounce back from a .500 record the previous season to win 51 games, capped off with an impressive run...