Kenny Ejim facts for kids
| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 December 1994 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Died | 14 February 2022 (aged 27) Manama, Bahrain |
| High school | St. Marguerite d'Youville (Brampton, Ontario) |
| Listed height | 1.97 m (6 ft 5.56 in) |
| Career information | |
| College | Humber (2014–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2018–2022 |
| Career history | |
| 2018 | Aquimisa Zamorano Innova Chef |
| 2018–2019 | Gijón Basket |
| 2019–2020 | Zornotza ST |
| 2020 | Saskatchewan Rattlers |
| 2020–2021 | CAM Enrique Soler |
| 2021–2022 | Hamilton Honey Badgers |
| 2022 | Al-Najma |
Kenny Tobechi Ejim (born December 3, 1994 – died February 14, 2022) was a talented Canadian professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a power forward, a position where players are strong and good at scoring close to the basket and getting rebounds. Kenny played for different teams in several countries, including Spain, Canada, and Bahrain, during his career.
Contents
Kenny Ejim's Basketball Journey
Kenny Ejim was a professional basketball player from Canada. He played in many different leagues around the world. His journey in professional basketball began in 2018.
Early Career and College Years
Before turning professional, Kenny Ejim played college basketball at Humber College from 2014 to 2018. This is where he developed his skills and prepared for a career in the sport. He attended St. Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario, before college.
Playing in Spain
After college, Kenny started his professional career in Spain. In 2018, he played for Aquimisa Zamorano Innova Chef. He then moved to Gijón Basket, where he played from 2018 to 2019. From 2019 to 2020, he played for Zornotza ST. Later, from 2020 to 2021, he played for CAM Enrique Soler, also in Spain.
Playing in Canada
Kenny also played basketball in his home country, Canada. In 2020, he joined the Saskatchewan Rattlers. From 2021 to 2022, he played for the Hamilton Honey Badgers. These teams are part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Playing in Bahrain
In 2022, Kenny Ejim moved to Bahrain to play for Al-Najma. This was his last team. He was playing in the Bahraini Premier League at the time.
Remembering Kenny Ejim
Kenny Ejim passed away on February 14, 2022. He was in Manama, Bahrain, at the time, playing for Al-Najma. He was a dedicated athlete who played basketball professionally in several countries.
