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).

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 me...

June 28, 2021: Hired as Head Coach by the Boston Celtics. April 25, 2023: Hired as Head Coach by the Houston Rockets.

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.

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 · 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 to the...

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 20, 2025 · Head Coach Ime Udoka of the Boston Celtics talks with Jayson Tatum #0 against the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden ...

Jul 3, 2023 · HOUSTON – Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka today announced his staff for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. Joining the team as assistant coaches will be Ben Sullivan, Royal Ivey (roy-AL),...

Apr 27, 2023 · The Houston Rockets introduced Ime Udoka as their new head coach on Wednesday, who is responsible for guiding the franchise through the next phase of their ongoing rebuild.