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'''Hasheem Thabeet''' (born '''Hashim Thabit Manka''' on February 16, 1987 in [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/MBasketball/2007/Bios/Thabeet.html|title=Hasheem Thabeet profile|accessdate=2009-01-25}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>) is a Tanzanian [[professional basketball]] player. He currently plays for the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]] of the [[NBA D-League]]. He was drafted 2nd pick overall by the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in the [[2009 NBA Draft]] after playing with the [[Connecticut Huskies men's basketball|Connecticut Huskies]]. At {{convert| |
'''Hasheem Thabeet''' (born '''Hashim Thabit Manka''' on February 16, 1987 in [[Dar es Salaam]], [[Tanzania]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/MBasketball/2007/Bios/Thabeet.html|title=Hasheem Thabeet profile|accessdate=2009-01-25}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>) is a Tanzanian [[professional basketball]] player. He currently plays for the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]] of the [[NBA D-League]]. He was drafted 2nd pick overall by the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] in the [[2009 NBA Draft]] after playing with the [[Connecticut Huskies men's basketball|Connecticut Huskies]]. At {{convert|10|ft|8|in|m|abbr=on|2}} and {{convert|263|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}, Thabeet was the tallest player ever to play for the Huskies.<ref name=biggestmanoncampus>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/sioncampus/07/18/uconn.hasheem/index.html|title=Biggest Man on Campus - Tanzanian freshman tallest ever at UConn|date=July 18, 2006|accessdate=2009-10-29 | work=CNN}}</ref> He did not begin to play basketball until the age of 15, when he began to watch pickup games in Tanzania.<ref name=biggestmanoncampus/> |
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==University of Connecticut == |
==University of Connecticut == |
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| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 16, 1987 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m) |
| Listed weight | 263 lb (119 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Connecticut |
| NBA draft | 2009: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Hasheem Thabeet (born Hashim Thabit Manka on February 16, 1987 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania[1]) is a Tanzanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League. He was drafted 2nd pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft after playing with the Connecticut Huskies. At 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) and 263 lb (119 kg), Thabeet was the tallest player ever to play for the Huskies.[2] He did not begin to play basketball until the age of 15, when he began to watch pickup games in Tanzania.[2]
University of Connecticut
2006–07
As a freshman, he averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 blocks per game.[3] On December 3, 2006, Thabeet tied a UConn record with 10 blocks.[4] Thabeet was named to the 2007 All-Big East Rookie Team, along with fellow teammate Jerome Dyson.
2007–08
As a sophomore he saw increased minutes and he averaged 10.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.5 blocks on the season.[3] On January 5, 2008, he tied his career high in blocks with 10 in the Huskies' 73-67 loss at University of Notre Dame.[5] Thabeet was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year and to the Second Team All Big East.
2008–09
As a junior at UConn, Thabeet emerged on the national scene, averaging 13.6 points and 10.8 rebounds. He earned his first career triple-double against Providence College on January 31, 2009, with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks.[6] He finished with 152 blocks on the season, and he was known for the shots he prevented from ever being taken.
He was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year and was co-Big East Player of the Year with Pitt's DeJuan Blair.[7] He was named Second Team All-America and National Defensive Player of the Year.
Thabeet surpassed the 1,000-point mark against Purdue on March 26, 2009. He was the third UConn player that season to do so (Jerome Dyson and A. J. Price were the others). Thabeet helped lead UConn to their first Final Four appearance since 2004.
In April 2009, Thabeet decided to forgo his senior season and declare for the 2009 NBA Draft. He was drafted 2nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies. He became the first Tanzanian born NBA player.
NBA career
2009–10 (rookie season)
In a November 10 game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thabeet suffered a fractured jaw, and was out for a couple of weeks.[8] On December 13, 2009, he had a season-high five blocks.[9]
On February 25, 2010, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that they were sending Thabeet to the NBA Development League. He was assigned to the Dakota Wizards, the North Dakota affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies.[10] He was the highest drafted player ever to be sent to the NBA Development League. Thabeet was recalled on March 8, 2010.[11]
2010–11 season
On February 24, 2011 at the NBA trade deadline, Thabeet was traded to the Houston Rockets along with a first round pick in exchange for Shane Battier.
Thabeet once again was assigned to the D-League, this time to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on March 21, 2011.
NBA statistics
| 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 |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Memphis | 68 | 13 | 13.0 | .588 | .000 | .581 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 3.1 |
| Career | 68 | 13 | 13.0 | .588 | .000 | .581 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 3.1 |
- As of July 25, 2010
Personal life
Thabeet is the son of Thabit Manka and Rukia Manka. His mother, Rukia, resides in Dar es Salaam. He has one sister, Sham, and one brother, Akbar. [12]
See also
- List of tallest players in National Basketball Association history
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career blocks leaders
- 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
References
- ^ "Hasheem Thabeet profile". Retrieved 2009-01-25. [dead link]
- ^ a b "Biggest Man on Campus - Tanzanian freshman tallest ever at UConn". CNN. July 18, 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ a b ESPN - Hasheem Thabeet Stats
- ^ Thabeet’s record 10 blocks key UConn’s big win - College basketball - MSNBC.com
- ^ ESPN - Connecticut vs. Notre Dame - Recap - January 05, 2008
- ^ Providence vs. Connecticut Box Score
- ^ Thabeet, Blair Share BIG EAST Player of the Year Award
- ^ "Roy, Aldridge lead Blazers; Grizzlies lose Thabeet to broken jaw". ESPN.com. November 10, 2009. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
- ^ Rudy Gay scores 41 as Grizzlies beat Heat 118-90
- ^ Grizzlies send Thabeet to NBDL team
- ^ Grizzlies Recall Thabeet
- ^ "Hasheem The Dream - Luke Winn - SI.com". CNN. November 11, 2008. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
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External links
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Centers (basketball)
- Expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Tanzanian basketball players
- Connecticut Huskies men's basketball players
- People from Dar es Salaam
- Memphis Grizzlies draft picks
- Memphis Grizzlies players
- Dakota Wizards players
- Houston Rockets players
- Rio Grande Valley Vipers players