Mfon Udoka facts for kids
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| Born | June 16, 1976 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American / Nigerian | ||||||||||||||||
| High school | Benson (Portland, Oregon) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| College | DePaul (1994–1998) | ||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1998 | Detroit Shock | ||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Houston Comets | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | Los Angeles Sparks | ||||||||||||||||
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Mfon Sunday Udoka (born June 16, 1976) is a talented Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. She is also an assistant coach for the Nigeria women's national basketball team, known as the D'Tigress. Mfon was born in Portland, Oregon. She went to Benson Polytechnic High School and then played college basketball at DePaul University from 1994 to 1998. Fun fact: She is the older sister of former NBA player and coach Ime Udoka.
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Mfon's Early Basketball Career
After college, Mfon Udoka joined the Detroit Shock in the WNBA in 1998. She played in a few games before moving to Portugal for the 1998–99 season. She took some time to finish her degree and recover from an injury.
In 2001, Mfon slowly returned to basketball with the Birmingham Power. After that, she played in Israel and then in China for the 2002 season. She returned to China in 2003 before playing for the Chicago Blaze. Later in 2003, she joined the Houston Comets in the WNBA.
Playing in the WNBA Again
Mfon Udoka returned to the WNBA in 2003 with the Houston Comets. She played in 25 games and started 3 of them. She averaged 3.2 points per game. After playing for Nigeria in the Athens Olympics, she signed with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2004, playing in 3 games.
Playing Around the World
After her time with the Sparks, Mfon continued her basketball journey around the world. She played in Spain in 2004, then in Russia in 2005. In 2006, she played in Mersin, Turkey. In 2007, she had a short time playing in France for Tarbes Gespe Bigorre.
Representing Nigeria in Basketball
Mfon Udoka was a key player for the Nigeria women's national basketball team. She led her team to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. At the Olympics, she was one of the top scorers and rebounders. Nigeria finished 11th, but they made history by becoming the first African team to win a game at the Olympics!
Mfon also led Nigeria at the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women. In May 2011, Mfon Udoka became an Assistant Coach for the D'Tigress, helping them prepare for important tournaments.
Coaching Career
Mfon Udoka is starting a new chapter in her career. She will be the head coach for the women's basketball team at Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida. This exciting new role begins with the 2024-25 season.
