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).

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...

Feb 3, 2025 · The NBA announced that Udoka has been named Western Conference Coach of the Month for January, marking the fifth time he has won the award in just 13 months as a head coach. Udoka led the...

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.

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.

Ime Udoka. ee-MAY oo-DOH-ka. Ime Sunday Udoka Born: August 9, 1977 in Portland, Oregon. High School: Jefferson in Portland, Oregon College: Portland State. As Player: 316 G, 5.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.0 APG (Full Record) More coach info

Apr 27, 2023 · Ime Udoka addressed the “poor decision” that led to his departure from the Boston Celtics as he was announced as the Houston Rockets’ new head coach Wednesday.

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.

Dec 14, 2024 · The Houston Rockets are in the second year of the Ime Udoka era, and things are beginning to look like the vision the coach had when he was first hired back in April 2023.

Jun 7, 2022 · How Ime Udoka became face of the ‘new generation' of coaches. Boston's leader has gained tremendous respect and has the Celtics firmly in the mix for the 2022 NBA title.