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...

3 days ago · The Houston Rockets’ resurgence under Ime Udoka continues to turn heads, and now the first-year head coach has another accolade to show for it.. The NBA announced that Udoka has been named ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Udoka's personality has been a driving force in the Rockets' rapid ascent from abysmal to awesome on defense during the coach's 20 months on the job. Only Oklahoma City has a stingier defense...

Jan 20, 2025 · Udoka scribbled the Rockets ' win totals across the previous three seasons, offering an immediate challenge to the young squad. Houston's head coach joined a franchise mired in the bottom...

Jan 10, 2024 · 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. In between the NBA Finals appearance and becoming the Rockets coach was the Celtics’ suspension and dismissal of Udoka for an improper work relationship.

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 25, 2023 · The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with Ime Udoka to become the franchise’s next head coach, according to multiple reports, including ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s...

Apr 26, 2023 · The Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta asked fans to be forgiving on Wednesday as he introduced the team’s new head coach, Ime Udoka, who had been suspended and then fired by the Boston...

Apr 27, 2023 · Ime Udoka addressed the “poor decision” that led to his departure from the Boston Celtics as he was announced as the Houston Rockets’ new head coach Wednesday.