Aleem Ford

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Aleem Ford
Aleem Ford.jpg
No. 12–Wisconsin Herd
Position Small forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-12-22) December 22, 1997 (age 26)
Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
NationalityPuerto Rican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
College Wisconsin (2016–2021)
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021 Leones de Ponce
2021–2022 Lakeland Magic
2021 Orlando Magic
2022Leones de Ponce
2022–2023 Lakeland Magic
2023Leones de Ponce
2023–2024 Cleveland Charge
2024–present Wisconsin Herd
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Aleem Ford (born December 22, 1997) is an American-Puerto Rican [1] professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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High school career

Ford initially attended Archer High School, where he averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 blocks as a senior, earning All-Region 8-AAAAAA honors. [2] He later joined IMG Academy in Florida as a post-graduate player, averaging 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. [2]

College career

Ford redshirted his true freshman season at Wisconsin. He averaged 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game as a redshirt freshman. Following the season, he underwent knee surgery. [3] Ford averaged 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore. [4] He averaged 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game as a junior. [5] As a senior, Ford averaged 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. [6]

Professional career

Leones de Ponce (2021)

Ford began his professional career in 2021 with the Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional, after being selected first in their draft. [6] In 32 games, he averaged 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocks per game. [7]

Lakeland / Orlando Magic (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Ford signed with the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League on November 4, 2021. [7] [8] In 12 games, he averaged 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 28.1 minutes per game. [9]

On December 17, 2021, Ford was one of four players signed to 10-day contracts by the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association, when the team did not have enough players to play their home game that evening due to league COVID-19 protocols. [9] He made his NBA debut that evening, scoring 2 points and recording a steal in a 115–105 loss to the Miami Heat. [10] On December 27, he was reacquired by Lakeland. [11]

Return to Leones de Ponce (2022)

After the conclusion of the G League season, Ford returned to Leones de Ponce. [12]

Return to Lakeland (2022–2023)

On November 3, 2022, Ford was named to the opening night roster for the Lakeland Magic. [13]

Third stint with Leones de Ponce (2023)

On March 30, 2023, Ford returned to Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rican league [14]

Cleveland Charge (2023–2024)

On October 21, 2023, Ford signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was waived the same day, [15] and one week later, he signed with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. [16]

Wisconsin Herd (2024–present)

On March 4, 2024, Ford was traded to the Wisconsin Herd. [17]

International career

Ford is of Puerto Rican descent. He opted to play for the Puerto Rico men's national basketball team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. [18]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Orlando 5014.8.300.133—3.0.4.2.02.8
Career5014.8.300.133—3.0.4.2.02.8

Personal life

The son of Steven and Zoraya Ford, he has an older sister, Medeenah. He majored in Communication Arts. [2]

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  6. 1 2 Modestti, Luis (April 25, 2021). "Ford selected first in BSN Draft". Latinbasket.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
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  8. ↑ "Lakeland Magic 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  9. 1 2 "Orlando Magic Sign Ford, Gravett, Johnson and Schofield to 10-Day Contracts". NBA.com. December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
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