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Nahiem Alleyne
Alleyne in 2023
AEK Athens
PositionShooting guard
LeagueGreek Basket League
BCL
Personal information
Born (2001-07-23) July 23, 2001 (age 23)
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentAEK Athens
Career highlights and awards

Nahiem Alleyne (born July 23, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies, UConn Huskies and St. John's Red Storm.

Early life and high school career

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Alleyne grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia and attended South Gwinnett High School.[1] After his tenure with South Gwinnett, Alleyne attended Mountain View in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[2]

College career

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Alleyne began his college basketball career with the Virginia Tech Hokies and stayed with the team for three seasons. He averaged 9.6 points per game during his third season.[3] Alleyne entered the transfer portal in 2022, and ultimately transferred to UConn.[4] Calcaterra scored six points off the bench in the 2023 national championship game as the Huskies won 76–59.[5]

After winning the NCAA championship, Alleyne was once again transfered, this time to St. John's Red Storm, under coach Rick Pitino.[6] He averaged 6.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, being a three point and defensive specialist for the squad.[7]

Professional career

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AEK Athens (2024–present)

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On July 31, 2024, after going undrafted at the 2024 NBA Draft, he joined AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "BrandonClayScouting: Player Card – Nahiem Alleyne". peachstatebasketball.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  2. ^ "Nahiem Alleyne, Mountain View , Shooting Guard". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  3. ^ "Men's Basketball 2021-22". Virginia Tech Athletics. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  4. ^ Zagoria, Adam (2023-10-22). "UConn transfer Nahiem Alleyne is already making a splash at St. John's". Zagsblog. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  5. ^ Times-Dispatch, DAVID TEEL Richmond (2023-04-05). "Teel: Hokies transfer Nahiem Alleyne key piece of UConn's championship puzzle". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  6. ^ "UConn guard Alleyne transfers to St. John's". ESPN.com. 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  7. ^ "Alleyne has not failed | TechSideline.com". virginiatech.sportswar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  8. ^ Maggi, Alessandro (31 July 2024). "AEK officially signs Nahiem Alleyne". sportando. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
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