- Source of Wealth: Basketball
- Age: 37
- Birth Place: Houston, Texas
- Height: 6′ 10″ (208 cm)
- Weight: 255 lb (116 kg)
- Marital Status: Single
- Full Name: Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: September 28, 1982
- Ethnicity: Nigerian
- Occupation: Professional Basketball Player (Power Forward)
- Education: University of Connecticut
- Children: None
Emeka Okafor is an American professional basketball player who has an estimated net worth of $64.2 million.
Emeka Okafor started his career when he played for the basketball team of Bellaire High School. While with the team, he averaged 22 points, 7 blocks, and 16 rebounds.
He accepted a scholarship from the University of Connecticut and played for its basketball team from 2001 to 2004. Okafor was known for his defensive moves and shot blocking ability. While with the team, he was named as the NCAA Most Outstanding Player and Big East Player of the Year awardee.
Okafor entered the 2004 NBA Draft and was chosen as second overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. During his stay with the team, he played 330 games, 4.8 assists, and with an average of 10.9 rebounds per game.
After his stint with the Bobcats, Okafor played for several teams such as New Orleans Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Phoenix Suns.
Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor was born on September 28, 1982 in Houston, Texas. He completed his studies at University of Connecticut, majored in Finance.