Ime Sunday Udoka (/ ˈiːmeɪ uːˈdoʊkə / 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...

2 days ago · Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is gearing up for a big matchup against the Denver Nuggets

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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...

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.

4 days ago · Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson is the NBA’s 2025 Coach of the Year frontrunner, but Houston’s Ime Udoka could certainly be among the three finalists.

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.

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 …

Apr 7, 2025 · Houston's game plan was heavily geared toward making Curry's evening miserable. He missed 9 of his 10 shots and scored only three points.