(1996-09-12) September 12, 1996 (age 27) Kaduna, Nigeria
Nationality
Nigerian
Listed height
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight
251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
College
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (2014–2016)
University of the Philippines (2018–2019)
Playing career
2023–present
Position
Center
Career history
2023
KPA
Career highlights and awards
UAAP Most Valuable Player (2018)
UAAP Mythical Team (2018)
2× NCAA Mythical Team (2015, 2016)
NCAA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (2016)
NCAA Defensive Player of the Year (2015)
Bright Osagie Akhuetie[1] is a Nigerian basketball player who last played for the UP Fighting Maroons of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He also played for the Nigeria national team.
^Riego, Norman Lee Benjamin (September 10, 2015). "Why Bright Akhuetie is named Bright?". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
Bright Osagie Akhuetie is a Nigerian basketball player who last played for the UP Fighting Maroons of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines...
he injured his ankle, and the Tigers had another run to lead 52–33. BrightAkhuetie and the return of Gomez de Liaño cut the deficit to 11, but UST closed...
Stars in Doha, Qatar. He played with Rey Guevarra, Sidney Onwubere and BrightAkhuetie in this competition. The team finished 7th out of 8th competitors....
La Salle, as well as Nigerian imports Ola Adeogun of San Beda and BrightAkhuetie of Perpetual. They were coached by Coach Eric Altamirano, head coach...
Led by Most Valuable Players Scottie Thompson and Prince Eze, and BrightAkhuetie, the Altas made it to three consecutive semifinals appearances. Del...
Mbala Juan Gomez de Liaño 2017 Jack Animam Crispin John Cansino 2018 BrightAkhuetie Grace Irebu Kai Sotto 2019 Soulémane Chabi Yo Jake Figueroa Crisnalyn...
All Stars in Doha, Qatar. He played with Rey Guevarra, CJ Perez and BrightAkhuetie in this competition. The team finished seventh out of eight competitors...
Madrigal (reserve) Jboy Gob (reserve) Alonso Tan (reserve) Fort Acuña BrightAkhuetie Eric Altamirano Bryan Gahol Ryan Gregorio Yeng Guiao Nic Jorge Poch...
beating Hobe Mackway Travel in the finals game, 85–82. In addition, BrightAkhuetie was named as the Tournament MVP. In March 2016, the team joined the...
FEU 71–70 La Salle *Game went into overtime. Most Valuable Player: BrightAkhuetie (UP Fighting Maroons) Rookie of the Year: Angelo Kouame (Ateneo Blue...
teammate import BrightAkhuetie who won the game for UP, 73–71. Desiderio set the screen on Adamson import Papi Sarr which enabled Akhuetie to hit the game-winning...
Technology, and Colegio de San Juan de Letran. All-Star Game MVP: BrightAkhuetie (UPHSD) Skills Challenge Champion: Shane Menina (Mapúa) Shooting Stars...
Jio Jalalon (Arellano Chiefs) Arthur dela Cruz (San Beda Red Lions) BrightAkhuetie (Perpetual Altas) Allwell Oraeme (Mapúa Cardinals) Defensive Player...
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