Ime Sunday Udoka (/ ˈ iː m eɪ uː ˈ d oʊ k ə / EE-may ooh-DOH-kə; [1] born August 9, 1977) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in the United States, he represented the Nigeria national team during his playing career. After retiring as a …

Jan 20, 2025 · Ime Udoka stood before a white board 15 months ago in Lake Charles, Louisiana as he offered a harsh message to his new team. "17. 20. 22." Udoka scribbled the Rockets' win totals across the ...

2 days ago · BOSTON — For the first time ever, former Celtics coach Ime Udoka beat his former team. It took all 48 minutes, but the Rockets prevailed in a classic finish over the Celtics 114-112 on Monday at ...

May 21, 2024 · Udoka's rise that made him one of the best young coaches in the NBA came to an abrupt halt in September 2022 when the Celtics suspended him for the entire...

2 days ago · Ime Udoka with a Press Conference, 01/28/2025. Latest Content. View All Videos; Houston Rockets Highlights vs. Boston Celtics. 22h. 00:01:58. Amen Thompson (33 points) Highlights vs. Boston ...

Apr 26, 2023 · Udoka was introduced as Houston’s new coach Wednesday after serving a suspension this season following the disclosure of an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer. “The NBA told...

Dec 11, 2024 · When Ime Udoka was hired as head coach of the Houston Rockets in April 2023, he acquired veterans Dillon Brooks (left) and Fred VanVleet to help set the tone for his young stars.

Jan 10, 2024 · Ime Udoka walked off the floor after his first season as coach of the Boston Celtics on June 16, 2022, two wins short of an NBA championship, yet proud of what was accomplished. On Saturday, Udoka will return to the sideline to coach at TD Garden for the first time since that summer, as coach of the Houston Rockets.

Apr 26, 2023 · In his lone season as head coach of Boston in 2021-22, Udoka helped the Celtics bounce back from a .500 record the previous season to win 51 games, capped off with an impressive run...

Ime Udoka is the Head Coach of the Houston Rockets. On April 26, 2023, Udoka became the 16th Head Coach* in Rockets history. Prior to joining the Rockets, Coach Udoka led the Celtics to a 51-31 record in his one season in Boston.