Ekpe Udoh is a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association. Udoh joined the NBA in 2010 after he was selected sixth overall in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Warriors. In college, Udoh played first for the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team before transferring to the Baylor Bears men's basketball team in 2008.http://www.nba.com/draft2010/prospects/ekpe-udoh/

Udoh was expected to join Golden State for his rookie season in 2010 however, that date was pushed back after he injured his ankle. He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in July 2010 and was expected to make his professional debut in January 2011 at the earliest.http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15519191

After playing at Edmond Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma, Udoh made his NCAA Basketball debut at the University of Michigan in 2006. He played two seasons for the Wolverines, averaging 20 minutes per game, five points per game and four assists per game in the 2006-07 season. In his second season, Udoh saw increased playing time, averaging 26 points per game, six points per game and five rebounds per game in 2007-08.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31889 In his final year at Michigan, Udoh led the Big Ten Conference in blocked shots at 2.88 per game.http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2007-2008/confldrs.html He was also selected for the Big Ten All-Defensive Team and the Wayman Britt Outstanding Defensive Player.http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/udoh_ekpe00.html

Following his transfer from Michigan, Udoh sat out the 2008-09 season. He joined the Baylor Bears in 2009-10, playing in 36 games and scoring 500 points. His production in other areas also improved, tallying 351 rebounds, 133 blocks and 97 assists.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=31889 Udoh received numerous honors for his play including All-American, All-Rookie and All-Big 12 selections as well as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award.http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/udoh_ekpe00.html He also helped the Bears reach the Elite Eight in the 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/bracket