Norris Agbakoko
| Alba Berlin | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | BBL Champions League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 16 January 2000 Bremen, Germany |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Listed height | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2025 | EWE Baskets Oldenburg |
| 2025–present | Alba Berlin |
Norris Agbakoko (born 16 January 2000) is a German professional basketball player who plays as a center for Alba Berlin of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).
Early life
[edit]Agbakoko was born in Bremen, Germany, and initially played football during his youth. He transitioned to basketball after being discovered by Srdjan Klaric, the sporting director of EWE Baskets Oldenburg, in 2016. He subsequently joined the club's youth development program. [1]
Professional career
[edit]Agbakoko began his professional career with EWE Baskets Oldenburg in 2018, playing for their development team, Baskets Juniors/Oldenburger TB, in the 2. Bundesliga ProB. He also gained experience in the Regionalliga with TSG Westerstede.
He made his debut in the Basketball Bundesliga during the 2020–21 season.
In June 2022, Agbakoko extended his contract with EWE Baskets Oldenburg until 2025, reflecting the club's confidence in his development. [1]
In the 2023–24 BBL season, Agbakoko appeared in 23 games, averaging 6.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 68.5%. [2]
National team career
[edit]Agbakoko has represented Germany at various youth levels. In the summer of 2023, he was part of the German U23 national team that participated in the Globl Jam tournament in Toronto under head coach Gordon Herbert.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Norris Agbakoko verlängert vorzeitig bis 2025". EWE Baskets Oldenburg. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Norris Agbakoko". Eurobasket. Retrieved 16 May 2025.