Musa Abdul-Aleem Explained

Musa Abdul-Aleem
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:220
League:FIBA Africa Club Champions Cup
Nationale 1
Team:AS Salé
Birth Date:1988 5, mf=yes
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia
Nationality:American
High School:C. Leon King (Tampa, Florida)
College:
Draft Year:2015
Career Start:2015
Years1:2015–2016
Years2:2016
Team2:Kymis
Years3:2016–2017
Team3:Club Trouville
Years4:2017–2018
Team4:Universidad de Concepción
Years5:2018
Team5:Al-Fateh
Years6:2018
Team6:Ostioneros de Guaymas
Years7:2018
Team7:AS Salé
Years8:2022
Team8:Broncos de Caracas
Years9:2023
Team9:Brillantes del Zulia
Highlights:
  • GCAA Freshman of the Year (2011)
  • First-team All-GCAA (2011)

Musa Abdul-Aleem (born May 2, 1988) is an American basketball player for AS Salé of the Nationale 1. After two years at Georgia Perimeter College, two years at South Florida and one year at Troy, Abdul-Aleem entered the 2015 NBA draft but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.

High school career

Abdul-Aleem played high school basketball at C. Leon King High School, in Tampa, Florida.

College career

Georgia Perimeter College (2010-2012)

Abdul-Aleem played college basketball at Georgia Perimeter College from 2010 to 2012. He was Freshman Player of the Year in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association as well as first team all-region and a member of the all-tournament team. He led the 2011 team in scoring with a 14.7 average.[1]

University of South Florida (2012-2014)

Abdul-Aleem attended University of South Florida from 2012-2014. During the 2012-2013 season, he missed 22 games throughout the year due to various injuries. He played his first game against Oklahoma State University after missing the first seven games due to a foot injury.

During the 2013-2014 season, he missed 14 games throughout the year due to injuries and other reasons. He averaged 4.1 points and 1.5 rebounds. He graduated in December with a degree in Leadership Studies and had one season of eligibility remaining.[2]

Troy University (2014-2015)

For his final year of eligibility, Abdul-Aleem attended Troy University where he played in 28 games and averaged 16 points, 4.8 rebounds[3]

Professional career

Abdul-Aleem's professional career started in the 2015–16 season with Trotamundos de Carabobo of the Venezuela's Liga Profesional de Baloncesto.[4] He appeared in 19 games for Trotamundos, averaging 14.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

On July 14, 2016, Abdul-Aleem signed with the newly promoted to the Greek Basket League club Kymis.[5] However, he left the team after appearing in two games. On December 21, 2016, Abdul-Aleem joined Club Trouville of the Uruguayan Basketball League.[6]

On September 17, 2018, he joined AS Salé of the Moroccan Nationale 1.[7]

On March 4, 2023, he joined Brillantes de Zulia in the Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto.[8]

Personal life

He is the son of Rashad Abdul-Aleem and has three brothers: Zayd, Anwar and Muhammad. He also has two sisters: Aligyah and Jumu'ah.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Musa Abdul-Aleem - Men's Basketball . USF Athletics . 16 October 2024 . en.
  2. Web site: Musa Abdul-Aleem - Men's Basketball . USF Athletics . 16 October 2024 . en.
  3. Web site: Musa Abdul-Aleem - Basketball (M) . Troy University Athletics . 16 October 2024 . en.
  4. http://el-carabobeno.com/deportes/articulo/124980/Musa-Abdul-Aleem-regres-a-Trotamundos Musa Abdul Aleem regresó a Trotamundos.
  5. News: Musa Abdul-Aleem (ex Trotamundos) signs at Kymis. August 8, 2016. July 14, 2016.
  6. News: Musa Abdul-Aleem (ex Kymis) agreed terms with Trouville. December 21, 2016. January 3, 2017.
  7. News: Musa Abdul-Aleem (ex Guaymas) signs at ASS Sale. October 15, 2018. September 17, 2018.
  8. Web site: SPB 2023 - Brillantes add Abdul-Aleem to their roster, ex Al Karameh . www.asia-basket.com . 16 October 2024.
  9. Web site: Musa Abdul-Aleem - Basketball (M) . Troy University Athletics . 16 October 2024 . en.