About Michael Umeh
Born 1984. Michael Umeh is an American and Nigerian basketball player.
Michael Umeh (born 18 September 1984) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player who last played for ESSM Le Portel of the French LNB Pro A. He is a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria because both of his parents emigrated from Nigeria.
Career Umeh played high school basketball at Hightower High School in Houston. He played college basketball at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Umeh played professionally for the basketball team LTi Giessen 46ers. For the 2010–11 season played for CB Murcia in Spain after winning the LEB Oro play-off finals with ViveMenorca in the previous one.
With Murcia, clinched a new promotion to Liga ACB and in 2011 signed with CB Valladolid, but after some weeks, Umeh leaves the team and joins New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig of Basketball Bundesliga.
Umeh signed with ESSM Le Portel in February 2020 and resigned with the team on May 31. On May 31, 2020, he has signed a contract extension with ESSM Le Portel for 2020–21 season.
He also plays for the Nigeria national basketball team. He represented Nigeria at the 2009 African Championship.
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Who is Michael Umeh?
Nigerian-American basketball player
When was Michael Umeh born?
Michael Umeh was born on 18 September 1984 in Houston.
What is Michael Umeh's occupation?
Michael Umeh is a basketball player.
What nationality is Michael Umeh?
Michael Umeh is American and Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Umeh. https://biography.guide/michael-umeh/
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