Global InformationJoe Ikhinmwin information
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1987 London, England |
| Nationality | Nigerian / British |
| Listed height | 198[1] cm (6 ft 6 in) |
| Listed weight | 100[1] kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Barking Abbey Basketball Academy |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–2021 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 7 |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Newcastle Eagles |
| 2013–2021 | London Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joseph "Jei" Blessing Ikhinmwin[2] (born 18 September 1987[2]) is a former professional basketball player, 3x British Basketball Champion, England and Great Britain International who last played for the London Lions of the British Basketball League (BBL).[3][4] He served as the team captain in 2015 of the Lions until his retirement in 2021 after playing in the BBL for 9 years.[5]
He has co-hosted the popular YouTube Channel "The Cyber Nerds" since 2015.[5]
- ^ a b "Joe Ikhinmwin basketball profile". Eurobasket.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Great Britain: 7 - Joseph Blessing Ikhinmwin". FIBA. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ Jacob Ranson (1 August 2017). "London Lions re-sign captain Joe Ikhinmwin". Newham Recorder. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ Niall Gray (14 November 2016). "London Lions star Joe Ikhinmwin: We must improve defensive game to reach BBL Final". Daily Express. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ a b Neter, Sam (19 August 2021). "Joe Ikhinmwin announces retirement from professional basketball". Hoopsfix.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.