Warith Alatishe

Abdul Warith Bolaji Alatishe (born January 22, 2000) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.He started playing organized basketball as a junior at Westside High School in Houston.[1] He committed to playing college basketball at Nicholls, the only NCAA Division I program to offer him.[10] On February 12, 2024, Alatishe was acquired by the Texas Legends in a three-team trade also including the Maine Celtics.[11] His father, Murtadha, is a longtime friend of Hall of Fame basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon.
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