Shagari Alleyne
Shagari Alleyne (born January 14, 1984) is an American retired basketball center that last played for the New York Jamm of the Premier Basketball League in 2014.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1984 The Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rice (Harlem, New York) |
| College | Kentucky (2003–2006) Manhattan (2006–2007) |
| NBA draft | 2007: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2007–2016 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2009 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 2009 | Tromsø Storm (Norway) |
| 2009–2010 | Halifax Rainmen (PBL) |
| 2009–2010 | Albuquerque Thunderbirds (D-League) |
| 2011 | New York Wizards (EBA) |
| 2011–2012 | Lake Michigan Admirals (PBL) |
| 2012–2013 | Albany Legends (IBA) |
| 2013–2014 | New York Jamm (PBL) |
He played three years for the University of Kentucky Wildcats before transferring to Manhattan College. Because he was a transfer, he was forced to sit out his senior season. In 2007, he entered the NBA Draft, but went undrafted. Standing at 7'3", he was the tallest player ever for his respective schools.[1]
In 2008, Alleyne was invited to the Harlem Globetrotters' training camp. He was given the nickname "Skyscraper".[1]
On November 17, 2011, Alleyne was selected by the Lake Michigan Admirals with the first pick in the Premier Basketball League draft.[2]
References
- Globetrotters
- Meier, Corinne (November 17, 2011). "Premier Basketball League Holds 2012 Draft in Chicago; Teams Gearing Up for Preseason Play". ThePBL.com. Premier Basketball League. Archived from the original on November 20, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
- "Harlem Globetrotters Announce Historic Signing of First-Ever Puerto Rican Player". Reuters. September 25, 2008. Archived from the original on October 16, 2008. Retrieved October 15, 2008.
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