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Alpha Bangura

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Libyan basketball player
Alpha Bangura
Personal information
Born (1980年02月04日) February 4, 1980 (age 45)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
NationalityAmerican / Sierra Leonean
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolEleanor Roosevelt
(Greenbelt, Maryland)
College
NBA draft 2002: undrafted
Playing career2002–2018
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2002–2003North Charleston Lowgators
2003–2004Charleston Lowgators
2004–2005Sioux Falls Skyforce
2005Guaiqueríes de Margarita
2005Benfica
2005–2006Michigan Mayhem
2006Idaho Stampede
2006Unelco Tenerife
2006–2007Aishin Sea Horses
2007Atléticos de San Germán
2007–2008Aishin Sea Horses
2008Sagesse-Al Hekmeh Beirut
2008Al Qadsia
2008–2009Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2009Bakersfield Jam
2010Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut
2010–2011Anibal Zahle
2011Air21 Express
2015–2016Incheon Electroland Elephants
Career highlights and awards

Alpha Mohamed Bangura (born February 4, 1980) is an American-Sierra Leonean former professional basketball player who represented the Libya National Basketball Team after being naturalized and granted a Libyan passport—following offers of citizenship from several other countries.

Amateur career

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Bangura is a graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he was teammates with fellow professional basketball players Delonte Holland and Eddie Basden.

Alpha Bangura played NCAA basketball at St. John's University for two years after starting his career at Monmouth University, where he averaged 18.9 points per game as a freshman and earned newcomer of the year.[1] Bangura moved to St. John's after one season at Monmouth to play for coach Mike Jarvis.[2] In 2002, he left the team for unknown reasons.[3]

Professional

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After going undrafted out of St. John’s University, Alpha Bangura began his professional career in the USBL, where he averaged 13 points and 4 rebounds per game. The following season, he joined the North Charleston Lowgators in the NBA Development League (now G League), where he played alongside current Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka. During his three seasons with the Lowgators, Bangura established himself as one of the league’s premier scorers, consistently ranking in the top five in scoring.

Bangura later signed with the Washington Wizards, and after being released, he joined the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), playing under future NBA Head Coach Dave Joerger. That season, he averaged 22 points and 6 rebounds per game, earned CBA All-Star honors, and helped lead the Sioux Falls Skyforce (now affiliated with the Miami Heat) to a CBA Championship.

The following year, Bangura led the entire CBA in scoring, averaging 30 points and 7 rebounds per game for the Michigan Mayhem. He was named an All-Star once again and captured the CBA Slam Dunk Contest title, defeating future NBA dunk contest participant Jamario Moon.

Bangura also competed in the NBA Summer League with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Orlando Magic. A seasoned NBA G League veteran, he last played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets, where he averaged 18.9 points per game and helped lead the team to a championship in 2010.[citation needed ]

International

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Bangura played across six continents during his nearly two-decade career. Known for his electrifying athleticism and elite scoring ability, Bangura won multiple championships, scoring titles, and dunk contests throughout his career. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented players of his generation.

Throughout his professional journey, Bangura played under a diverse array of renowned coaches from around the world, allowing him to deepen his basketball IQ and develop a well-rounded skill set. His global experience and adaptability helped him thrive in numerous high-level leagues, including stints with teams affiliated with the NBA, the NBA G-League, and top clubs in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.

Bangura officially retired from professional basketball in 2018 following a knee injury. Since then, he has transitioned into a multifaceted career as a player development coach, licensed FIBA sports agent, and entrepreneur. He currently operates a scouting and consulting service focused on helping high school and college athletes maximize their potential and navigate the recruiting process. In addition, he is deeply involved in mentoring youth, using basketball as a tool to teach discipline, leadership, and life skills.

Bangura was the most consistent member of the Libyan National Team that finished 11th as the host country in the 2009 FIBA Africa Championship. He averaged 24.4 points per game over six games before Libya was eliminated in the second round. In the opening game, Bangura scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead Libya past South Africa and into the eighth-finals. He followed that with another standout performance, scoring 23 points in a narrow two-point win over Egypt—Libya’s only victory in that round.

References

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  1. ^ "MU men's hoops transfer tales" . Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. ^ "MONMOUTH SKID AT 22" . Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Bangura Won't Play for St. John's" . Retrieved 14 August 2016.

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