Moses Ehambe facts for kids
| Minnesota Timberwolves | ||||||||||||||
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| Assistant coach Player development coach |
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| Born | May 22, 1986 Arlington, Texas |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| High school | Mansfield Summit (Arlington, Texas) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Oral Roberts (2004–2008) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2008 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2008–2019 | |||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2024–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2008–2010 | Tulsa 66ers | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Club Ourense | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | Austin Toros | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Iowa Energy | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Joventut Badalona | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Iowa Energy | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Eisbären Bremerhaven | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Kyoto Hannaryz | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Rasta Vechta | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Al-Shamal | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | ESSM Le Portel | |||||||||||||
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| 2024–present | Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant) | |||||||||||||
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Moses Randall Ehambe (born May 22, 1986) is an American basketball player who used to play professionally. He is now an assistant coach and helps players improve their skills for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before playing professionally, he played college basketball for Oral Roberts University.
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Moses Ehambe's College Basketball Journey
Moses Ehambe played college basketball at Oral Roberts University. He was a very good player there. In 2008, he was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Summit League tournament. This means he was the best player in that special college championship event!
Playing Professional Basketball
Moses Ehambe had a long career playing professional basketball. He played for many different teams in several countries.
Playing in the United States
Moses started his professional career in the NBA Development League (now called the G League). He played for the Tulsa 66ers from 2008 to 2010. Later, he joined the Austin Toros in 2011. He also played for the Iowa Energy for two different periods, first in 2011–2012 and again in 2013–2014.
While playing in the D-League, Moses achieved some great things:
- He helped his team become NBA D-League champions in 2011.
- He was chosen as an NBA D-League All-Star in 2012, showing he was one of the best players.
- He also won the Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award in 2012. This award is given to a player who shows great sportsmanship on and off the court.
Playing Around the World
Moses Ehambe also played basketball in many other countries. He played in:
- Spain: For Club Ourense (2010–2011) and FIATC Joventut (2012–2013).
- Venezuela: For Guaiqueríes de Margarita (2014).
- Germany: For Eisbären Bremerhaven (2014–2015) and Rasta Vechta (2016–2017).
- Japan: For Kyoto Hannaryz (2015–2016).
- Qatar: For Al-Shamal (2017–2018).
- France: For ESSM Le Portel (2018–2019).
Representing Team USA
Moses Ehambe also had the honor of playing for the U.S. national basketball team. He won a bronze medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara. This is a big sports event for countries in the Americas.
Becoming a Coach
After his playing career, Moses Ehambe decided to become a coach. On August 8, 2024, he was hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He works as an assistant coach and helps players develop their skills. This means he helps them get better at basketball and reach their full potential.
See also
In Spanish: Moses Ehambe para niños
