Aleem Ford
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No. 12 – Leones de Ponce | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | BSN |
Personal information | |
Born | Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. | December 22, 1997
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Wisconsin (2016–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021 | Leones de Ponce |
2021–2022 | Lakeland Magic |
2021 | Orlando Magic |
2022 | Leones de Ponce |
2022–2023 | Lakeland Magic |
2023 | Leones de Ponce |
2023–2024 | Cleveland Charge |
2024 | Wisconsin Herd |
2024–present | Leones de Ponce |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Aleem Ford (born December 22, 1997) is an American-Puerto Rican[1] professional basketball player for the Leones de Ponce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
High school career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Leones de Ponce (2021)
[edit]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)
[edit]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)
[edit]After the conclusion of the G League season, Ford returned to Leones de Ponce.[12]
Return to Lakeland (2022–2023)
[edit]On November 3, 2022, Ford was named to the opening night roster for the Lakeland Magic.[13]
Third stint with Leones de Ponce (2023)
[edit]On March 30, 2023, Ford returned to Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rican league[14]
Cleveland Charge (2023–2024)
[edit]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)
[edit]On March 4, 2024, Ford was traded to the Wisconsin Herd.[17]
Third stint with Leones (2024–present)
[edit]In April, 2024, Ford returned to the Leones de Ponce.[18]
International career
[edit]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.[19]
Career statistics
[edit]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 |
NBA
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2021–22 | Orlando | 5 | 0 | 14.8 | .300 | .133 | — | 3.0 | .4 | .2 | .0 | 2.8 |
Career | 5 | 0 | 14.8 | .300 | .133 | — | 3.0 | .4 | .2 | .0 | 2.8 |
Personal life
[edit]The son of Steven and Zoraya Ford, he has an older sister, Medeenah. He majored in Communication Arts.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Puerto Rico at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Aleem Ford - 2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster". UWBadgers.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Polzin, Jim (November 26, 2018). "Badgers' Aleem Ford thrilled to be back on court after knee surgery". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Worgull, Benjamin (February 2, 2021). "Aleem Ford - Like Others on Wisconsin - Searching for Consistency". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Low, Asher (March 22, 2020). "Aleem Ford could be next season's x-factor". Badgers Wire. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Modestti, Luis (April 25, 2021). "Ford selected first in BSN Draft". Latinbasket.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Kenney, Ben (November 4, 2021). "Former Badger Aleem Ford signs to a G-League roster". Badgers Wire. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Lakeland Magic 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ a b "Orlando Magic Sign Ford, Gravett, Johnson and Schofield to 10-Day Contracts". NBA.com. December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Price, Khobi (December 18, 2021). "Magic sign 4 players ahead of home loss to Heat after 4 more Orlando players enter health and safety protocols". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ "El centro Marvin Jones será el segundo refuerzo de los Leones de Ponce". PrimeraHora.com (in Spanish). March 19, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Lakeland Magic Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ La Guerra del BSN [@LaGuerraBSN] (March 30, 2023). "OFICIAL: El delantero Aleem Ford se integrará este domingo a los Leones de Ponce según confirmó el apoderado Gerardo "Jerry" Misla" (Tweet). Retrieved April 7, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Hill, Arthur (October 21, 2023). "Cavaliers Waive Seven Players". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Cleveland Charge 2023 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "WISCONSIN HERD ACQUIRES ALEEM FORD". NBA.com. March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Regular Season Round 4: Quebradillas - Ponce 99-64". LatinBasket.com. April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Para largo el compromiso de Aleem Ford con la Selección Nacional". El Nuevo Día. November 10, 2022.
External links
[edit]- 1997 births
- Living people
- 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup players
- American men's basketball players
- American sportspeople of Puerto Rican descent
- Basketball players from Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Cleveland Charge players
- IMG Academy alumni
- Lakeland Magic players
- Leones de Ponce basketball players
- Orlando Magic players
- Puerto Rico men's national basketball team players
- Small forwards
- Sportspeople from Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Undrafted NBA players
- Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball players
- Wisconsin Herd players
- Basketball players at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Olympic basketball players for Puerto Rico