Abdul-Malik Abu
Abdul-Malik Abu (born September 16, 1995), is a Nigerian American professional basketball player for Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi.
.jpg.webp) Abu playing for NC State | |
| No. 6 – Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 16, 1995 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | NC State (2014–2018) |
| NBA draft | 2018 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Vrijednosnice Osijek |
| 2019–2020 | Sporting CP |
| 2020–present | Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor |
High school career
Abu first attended Marblehead High School in Marblehead, Massachusetts before transferred to Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, New Hampshire to play for coach Mike Olson. As a senior, he averaged 24.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game while leading Kimball to a (61-21) overall record and was named NEPSAC Player of the year in 2014.
Considered a four-star recruit, Abu was ranked 32nd in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2014. On September 7, 2013, Abu committed to NC State University to play college basketball.[1]
College career
Abu spent his college career playing for the NC State Wolfpack in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). As a freshman in 2014-2015, Abu averaged 6.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. As a sophomore, Abu became the starting Power Forward for the Wolfpack, where he finished second in scoring for NC State after averaging 12.9 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game ranking fifth in the ACC for rebounds. As a junior, Abu became the focal point for a young Wolfpack team that featured incoming freshman's Dennis Smith Jr., Omer Yurtseven, and Markell Johnson. On November 11, 2016, Abu recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds in an 81-79 win against Georgia Southern. On the season, Abu averaged, 11.8 points per game and 7.0 rebounds per game, while shooting 52.9% from the field and 71.1% at the foul line.[2]
Professional career
In September 2018, Abu signed for Vrijednosnice Osijek of the Croatian League and Alpe Adria Cup.[3]
In August 2019, Abu signed for Sporting CP, a team of the Portuguese League.[4][5] He averaged 13 points and 7 rebounds per game. On October 1, 2020, Abu signed with Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi.[6]
Personal life
Abu is a devout Muslim and prays multiple times a day.[2]
References
- "Abduk-Malik Abu Profile". zerozero (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- Whitmer, Michael (27 March 2015). "Abdul-Malik Abu went from Hyde Park youth league to N.C. State". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- "Abdul Malik Abu, novi je igrač Vrijednosnica Osijek". KK Vrijednosnice Osijek (in Croatian). 20 September 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- "Abduk-Malik Abu Profile". Sporting CP (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- "Abdul-Malik Abu é Leão". Sporting CP (in Portuguese). 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- "Abdul-Malik Abu inks with Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor". Sportando. October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.