Nahiem Alleyne

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Nahiem Alleyne
Nahiem alleyne White House.jpg
Alleyne in 2023
No. 4Trefl Sopot
Position Shooting guard
League Polish Basketball League
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (2001-07-23) July 23, 2001 (age 23)
Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–present AEK Athens
2024–presentTrefl Sopot
Career highlights and awards

Nahiem Dymeke Alleyne (born July 23, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK), on loan from AEK Athens. He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies, UConn Huskies and St. John's Red Storm.

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Early life and high school career

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

College career

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 junior season. [3] Alleyne entered the transfer portal in 2022, and ultimately transferred to UConn. [4] Alleyne 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 transferred, 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

AEK Athens (2024–present)

On July 31, 2024, after going undrafted at the 2024 NBA Draft, Alleyne joined AEK Athens of the Greek Basketball League and the Basketball Champions League. [8]

Trefl Sopot (2024–present)

On November 22, 2024, Alleyne renewed his contract with AEK and was subsequently loaned to Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK) for the remainder of the season. [9] [10]

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