Nahiem Alleyne | |
Position: | Shooting guard |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 4 |
Weight Lbs: | 193 |
League: | Polish Basketball League EuroCup |
Team: | Trefl Sopot |
Number: | 4 |
Birth Date: | 23 July 2001 |
Birth Place: | Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. |
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Draft Year: | 2024 |
Career Start: | 2024 |
Years1: | 2024 |
Team1: | AEK Athens |
Years2: | 2024–present |
Team2: | Trefl Sopot |
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Nahiem Dymeke Alleyne (born July 23, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies, UConn Huskies and St. John's Red Storm.
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]
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]
On July 31, 2024, after going undrafted at the 2024 NBA Draft, he joined AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League.[8]
On November 22, 2024, he signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[9]