Aleem Ford
Puerto Rican forward for Leones de Ponce and Wisconsin alum.
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Aleem Ford, a professional basketball player from Puerto Rico, currently suits up for the Leones de Ponce in both the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) and the FIBA Americas League. He played his college ball at Wisconsin.
Ford started high school at Archer High School, where as a senior he put up 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game, earning All-Region 8-AAAAAA honors. He then spent a postgraduate year at IMG Academy in Florida, averaging 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds.
At Wisconsin, Ford redshirted his first season. As a redshirt freshman, he averaged 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds before undergoing knee surgery. His sophomore year saw averages of 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds. As a junior, those numbers jumped to 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds, and as a senior he averaged 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
Ford began his pro career in 2021 with Leones de Ponce after being selected first in their draft, averaging 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists over 32 games. Going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, he signed with the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League in November 2021, posting 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 12 games. In December 2021, the Orlando Magic signed him to a 10-day contract due to COVID-19 protocols, and he made his NBA debut that night, scoring 2 points with a steal in a loss to the Miami Heat. He was later reacquired by Lakeland.
After the G League season, Ford returned to Leones de Ponce in 2022. He was named to the Lakeland Magic’s opening night roster in November 2022. In March 2023, he rejoined Leones de Ponce. In October 2023, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers but was waived the same day; a week later, he signed with the Cleveland Charge. In March 2024, he was traded to the Wisconsin Herd. In April 2024, he returned to Leones de Ponce. In October 2024, he joined the Rip City Remix.
Ford, who is of Puerto Rican descent, chose to play for the Puerto Rico men’s national team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In his NBA career, he appeared in five games for the Orlando Magic, averaging 2.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in 14.8 minutes per game.
Ford is the son of Steven and Zoraya Ford, has an older sister named Medeenah, and majored in Communication Arts.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Small forward
- League
- BSN; FIBA Americas League
- Team
- Leones de Ponce
- Number
- 12
- Born
- 22 December 1997
- Birthplace
- Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
- High school
- Archer (Lawrenceville, Georgia); IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
- College
- Wisconsin (2016–2021)
Facts from the source article.
Professional career
Ford kicked off his pro career in 2021 with the Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico's top league, going first overall in their draft. Over 32 games there, he put up 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.2 blocks per contest. After no NBA team picked him in the 2021 draft, he inked a deal with the Lakeland Magic of the G League on November 4, 2021. In 12 appearances, he averaged 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 28.1 minutes a night. On December 17, 2021, with the Orlando Magic short on players for a home game due to COVID-19 protocols, Ford was one of four guys signed to 10-day contracts. He made his NBA debut that same evening, notching two points and a steal in a 115–105 loss to the Miami Heat. Ten days later, he was back with Lakeland. Once the G League season wrapped, he returned to Leones de Ponce. On November 3, 2022, he made Lakeland's opening night roster. He went back to Leones de Ponce on March 30, 2023. On October 21, 2023, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers but was cut the same day; a week later, he joined the Cleveland Charge in the G League. On March 4, 2024, he was traded to the Wisconsin Herd. In April 2024, he was again with Leones de Ponce. On October 28, 2024, he became a member of the Rip City Remix.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Aleem Ford born?
Aleem Ford was born on 22 December 1997 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
What position does Aleem Ford play?
Aleem Ford's position is listed as Small forward.
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