Rasheed Wesley Sulaimon (born March 9, 1994) is an American-Nigerian professional

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player for

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of BSL. He was selected as a

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as well as a Jordan Brand Classic All-American in 2012. He was the primary reserve off the bench for the

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team during the 2014–15 season before being dismissed from the team on January 29, 2015. He subsequently transferred to Maryland for his senior season.

College recruitment

Receiving offers from many colleges around the country, including

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, Baylor,

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and

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, Sulaimon committed to

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on February 10, 2011 during an unofficial visit, signing a National Letter of Intent on November 9, 2011.

College career

Sulaimon was dismissed from the Duke basketball program on January 29, 2015, after appearing in 90 games over three seasons. He was the first player ever dismissed by coach

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for failing to meet the standards set for a Duke basketball player. It was later revealed that two women had accused Sulaimon of sexual assault in the months preceding his eventual dismissal. Sulaimon transferred to

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for his senior season, where in 36 games, he averaged 11.3 points on .425 shooting from three-point range, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 32.9 minutes per game, garnering a 2015–16 All-Big Ten honorable mention.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Sulaimon joined the

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for the

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. On September 7, 2016, he signed with the Charlotte Hornets, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in four preseason games. On October 31, he was acquired by the

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of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Hornets. On July 3, 2020, he has signed with

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of the Liga ACB. On October 8, Sulaimon was ruled out between six and eight weeks after injuring his leg. On July 1, 2021, he signed with

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of LNB Pro A. On July 15, 2022, he signed with

of the Turkish

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(BSL).

National team career

Sulaimon was selected for the

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in November 2020, to play in the

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. He was forced to miss the games due to a leg injury, however.

Awards and honors

Club

;JDA Dijon *

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: (2020) *LNB Pro A Leaders Cup MVP: (2020)

High school

*2011 All American Championship *2011 Nike Global Challenge *2011 ESPN Boost Mobile Elite 24 *2012

*2012 Jordan Brand Classic All American *2012 First-team ''Parade'' All-American *2012 Guy V. Lewis Award winne

References

External links

Maryland Terrapins bioDuke Blue Devils bio
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