Ovie Soko

Ovie Soko: Biography in Details

Who is Ovie Soko?

Ovie Soko is a British professional basketball player, television personality, and model. He played for the London Lions of the British Basketball League and Euro Cup.

Soko entered in 2014 NBA draft, however, couldn’t make it in the draft’s two rounds. He also has been featured in the fifth series of Love Island and got third on the show.

Ovie Soko- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Ovie Soko was born on February 7, 1991, in Worcester Park, England, to Nigerian parents. As of 2023, Ovie Soko is 32 years old.

He is the son of Nigerian parents who moved to London before his birth. Ovie has a brother named Ola and a sister named Sheila. Soko is of Nigerian descent and holds British nationality.

Ovie Soko attended Bethnal Green Technology College in London before moving to the United States to attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

He studied sociology at the university and played basketball for the UAB Blazers.

Ovie Soko- Professional Life, Careers

Ovie Soko began his professional basketball career in 2014 when he signed with the Boulazac Basket Dordogne of the French LNB Pro B.

He played one season with the team, averaging 15.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.

In 2015, Soko returned to the United Kingdom to play for the London Lions of the British Basketball League (BBL). He played one season with the Lions, averaging 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

Ovie Soko then signed with the UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB in Spain for the 2016-17 season. He played one season with the team, averaging 6.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

In 2017, Soko signed with the Le Mans Sarthe Basket of the French LNB Pro A. He played two seasons with the team, averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

In 2019, Ovie Soko signed with the Sheffield Sharks of the British Basketball League. He played one season with the Sharks, averaging 21.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

Aside from his basketball career, Ovie Soko is also a television personality and model.

He gained widespread popularity after appearing on the fifth series of the British reality television show, Love Island in 2019. He has also modeled for several brands, including ASOS and Nike.

Ovie Soko- Net worth, Salary

As of 2023, Ovie Soko’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. According to a few sources the famous basketball player earns around $2 Million per year.

Ovie Soko- Rumors, Controversy

Ovie Soko has not been involved in any major controversies in his professional or personal life.

However, he was the subject of some controversy during his time on Love Island after he was accused of “gaslighting” fellow contestant Amber Gill.

Body Features- Height, Weight

Ovie Soko is 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall and weighs around 220 pounds (100 kg).

He has an athletic build and is known for his impressive physical strength and agility on the basketball court. Soko has small black hair and black eyes.

Social Media

Ovie Soko is active on several social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

He has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and frequently posts about his basketball career, fashion, and personal life.

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