Lehigh Athletics
Men's Basketball Roster
Jesse Chuku
| Number: | 31 |
| Position: | F |
| Height: | 6'8" |
| Class Year: | Fr. |
| Major: | Arts and Sciences |
| Hometown: | London, England |
| Previous School: | Kimball Union Academy |
WHY LEHIGH? “As soon as I met all the players and coaches, I felt like I belonged.”
BEFORE LEHIGH: Highly-touted prospect from Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire … Represented England’s National team at the Under-16 and Under-18 championships … Helped lead Barking Abbey to third-place finish in the Euro League Nike Junior International Tournament … Garnered 2012 Northeast Prep Tournament MVP award … Was also named to the 2012 All-NEPSAC Class AA Second Team … Captain of the London Pioneers … Member of the Effort and Academic Honor Roll.
GETTING TO KNOW JESSE
Nickname: Flex
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Drake
Favorite Movie: Friday After Next
Favorite TV Show: The Inbetweeners
Favorite Website: londongreenhousepioneers.co.uk
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: ESPN
Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat
Hobbies: Listening to music, video games, computer modification
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: ESPN
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hollywood
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It's my sister's birthday and just a cool number.
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Take care of my family, friends and people in need. Then travel the world.