Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. facts for kids
Farrakhan playing for Virginia
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| Shooting guard / point guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 2, 1988 Harvey, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Thornton Township (Harvey, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia (2007–2011) |
| NBA Draft | 2011 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2011–2016 |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Bakersfield Jam |
| 2012–2013 | Iowa Energy |
| 2013 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2013 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2013–2014 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2015–2016 | Oklahoma City Blue |
Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. (born November 2, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. He is known for playing as a shooting guard or point guard. Mustapha played college basketball for the University of Virginia.
After college, Farrakhan played in several professional leagues. These included the NBA Summer League, the NBA G League, and the Australian National Basketball League.
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Early Life and Family
Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. was born on November 2, 1988, in Harvey, Illinois. He attended Thornton Township High School in his hometown.
His grandfather is Louis Farrakhan, a well-known leader of the Nation of Islam. His father, Mustapha Farrakhan Sr., also holds an important position in the Nation of Islam. Mustapha Jr. studied Sociology at the University of Virginia.
College Basketball Career
Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. played basketball for four years at the University of Virginia. He was part of the Virginia Cavaliers team from 2007 to 2011.
In his final year of college, he played 31 games. He averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. This showed his skill as a key player for his team.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. began his professional basketball career. He was not chosen in the 2011 NBA draft, but he still found opportunities to play.
Starting in the NBA G League
In November 2011, Farrakhan was picked by the Bakersfield Jam. This team is part of the NBA G League, which is a development league for the NBA. He played for them during the 2011–2012 season.
Playing for Different Teams
Over the next few years, Farrakhan played for several teams. He joined the New York Knicks for the 2012 NBA Summer League. He also signed with the Milwaukee Bucks briefly.
In the NBA G League, he played for teams like the Iowa Energy, Sioux Falls Skyforce, and Idaho Stampede. These moves are common for players trying to make it to the NBA.
Playing Overseas and Later Career
In 2013, Farrakhan signed with the Los Angeles Clippers for a short time. Later that year, he moved to Australia. He played for the Melbourne Tigers in the Australian National Basketball League for the 2013–2014 season.
He returned to the NBA G League in 2015, playing for the Oklahoma City Blue. He also briefly joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2016. In 2019, he joined the Ball Hogs team in the Big3 league, which features 3-on-3 basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Mustapha Farrakhan para niños
