Education
Worcester Academy.
Worcester Academy.
His name, Obinna, means "Father´s heart". A 6"9" 270 lb center, Ekezie was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 1999 National Basketball Association Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies after playing with the Maryland Terrapins from 1995–1999. Obinna prepared for college at Worcester Academy, graduating in 1995.
Ekezie played for five National Basketball Association teams (1999–2005), and also professionally with Red Star Belgrade (Serbia), Lottomatica Roma (Italy), and Dynamo Moscow.