Solomon Alabi
Yulon Dinos | |
2015 | Barako Bull Energy |
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2016–2017 | Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya |
2017–2018 | Fukushima Firebonds |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Makafan Solomon Alabi (born March 21, 1988) is a Nigerian former professional
Early life
Alabi was raised in a village near the town of Zaria in Kaduna State.[1] His father is a retired police officer and he has five siblings.[2] Alabi grew up playing soccer, tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, handball and field hockey.[2] The only basketball court near his home was on sand and used for playing soccer.[3] He started playing basketball during his adolescence and began to pursue it seriously once he learned that he could achieve a college scholarship by playing.[2] Alabi attended a camp run by Masai Ujiri and earned a scholarship to attend Montverde Academy.[3]
Alabi moved to the United States in June 2005.[2] He was coached at Montverde Academy by Kevin Sutton.[4] Alabi was an all-state performer and helped lead Montverde Academy to a perfect 30–0 record as a senior.[5] He averaged 17.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 6 blocks per game during his senior season.[2]
College career
After breaking his leg 10 games into his
As a redshirt
Professional career
On June 24, 2010, Alabi was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the 50th pick, and traded to the Toronto Raptors for cash considerations.[8]
On July 8, 2010, he signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors.
On January 4, 2012, Alabi was assigned to the
On October 1, 2012, Solomon signed with the
On December 28, 2012, Alabi joined the
On March 21, 2013, he signed with the Greek first division basketball club Ikaros Kallitheas B.C.
On September 28, 2013, Alabi signed with the
In January 2015, Alabi signed with the Barako Bull Energy for the 2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[24]
Alabai retired from his basketball career in 2018 to spend more time with his family.[25]
National team career
Alabi started for the Nigerian Junior National Team at the 2007 Nike All-American camp. He also helped Nigeria qualify for the 2007 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. He was selected for the 2007 Nike Hoop Summit, representing the World Select Team, where he led all players in blocked shots.[26]
NBA career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010–11 | Toronto | 12 | 0 | 4.9 | .200 | .000 | .000 | 1.2 | .2 | .2 | .2 | .5 |
2011–12 | Toronto | 14 | 0 | 8.7 | .361 | .000 | .875 | 3.4 | .2 | .1 | .6 | 2.4 |
Career | 26 | 0 | 7.0 | .314 | .000 | .700 | 2.3 | .2 | .2 | .4 | 1.5 |
Personal life
Alabi has two children with his wife.
Alabi returned to Florida State University and graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in interdisciplinary social science.[27]
Alabi has worked as a real estate agent in Seattle since 2020.[25]
References
- ^ "Alabi loving college life". Orlando Sentinel. August 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Landman, Brian (December 9, 2008). "WORKING TO MAKE HIS SHOTS COUNT". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Newberry, Paul (June 22, 2009). "Coming to America: Africans playing hoops in US". The San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ Young, Justin (2005-08-25). "Who Is Solomon Alabi". Rivals. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
- ^ a b "Player Bio: Solomon Alabi". Seminoles.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- ^ "Solomon Alabi Stats, News, Photos – Florida State Seminoles – ESPN". Espn.go.com. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- ^ "Solomon declares himself for NBA Draft".
- ^ "RAPTORS GET 50TH OVERALL PICK ALABI FROM MAVS".
- NBA.com. 2010-07-08. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
- NBA.com. 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ "Raptors Recall Solomon Alabi From D-League". Archived from the original on December 12, 2010.
- ^ "Raptors Reassign Alabi To D-League". Archived from the original on January 9, 2011.
- ^ "Toronto Recalls Solomon Alabi From Erie". Archived from the original on January 18, 2011.
- ^ "Raptors Reassign Alabi To Erie BayHawks". www.nba.com.
- ^ "Raptors recall BayHawks center Alabi".
- ^ "Alabi Assigned To Bakersfield Jam Of The NBA D-League". www.nba.com.
- ^ "Alabi Recalled From Bakersfield Jam". www.nba.com.
- ^ Uzoh has triple-double as Raptors rout Nets
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- ^ "Sixers add Solomon Alabi and Nayal Koshwal to training camp roster – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog". September 28, 2013.
- ^ "Sixers sign Gani Lawal, waive Solomon Alabi – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog". October 5, 2013.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Another 7-footer to invade PBA". Philstar.com.
- ^ a b c d Cassidy, Benjamin (August 16, 2021). "Meet the Former NBA Player Turned Seattle Real Estate Agent". Seattle Met. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "Xth Annual Nike Hoop Summit -- 2007". NBA.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
- ^ "Basketball's Alabi Earns Degree At Florida State Commencement". Florida State University. December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2023.