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Aleem Ford
Aleem Ford (born December 22, 1997) is an American-Puerto Rican[1] professional basketball player for the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers. High school careerFord 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 careerFord 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 careerLeones 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)On March 4, 2024, Ford was traded to the Wisconsin Herd.[17] Third stint with Leones (2024)In April, 2024, Ford returned to the Leones de Ponce.[18] Rip City Remix (2024–present)On October 28, 2024, Ford joined the Rip City Remix.[19] International careerFord 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.[20] Career statistics
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Personal lifeThe son of Steven and Zoraya Ford, he has an older sister, Medeenah. He majored in Communication Arts.[2] References
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