Aleem Ford
Position: 4/3
Height: 203cm/6’8”
Weight: 100kg
Date of Birth: 22/12/1996
College: Wisconsin
Passport: Puerto Rico
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Player Profile
Aleem Ford is a versatile, two-way forward who impacts the game with his defensive versatility, floor spacing, and high basketball IQ. At 6'8", he has the size and mobility to defend multiple positions, using his length and discipline to switch across the perimeter while also providing help at the rim. Offensively, Ford is a reliable catch-and-shoot threat who stretches the floor, attacks closeouts with controlled drives, and finishes efficiently without needing high usage. He plays within the flow of the offense, makes smart decisions, and contributes on the glass, making him a valuable complementary forward whose combination of shooting, defensive flexibility, and unselfish play fits seamlessly alongside primary creators.
Achievements
HS All-Region 8-AAAAAA Team -2015
HS All-Gwinnett County selection -2015
HS Atlanta Journal All-State Honorable Mention -2015
Big Ten Tournament Semifinals -2019
Big Ten Regular Season Co-Champion -2020
Latinbasket.com Puerto Rican BSN All-Rookie Team -2021
InterContinental Cup Semifinals -2022
Puerto Rican National Team -2022-24
FIBA World Cup 2023 Americas Qualifiers -2023: 4 games: 4.5ppg, 2.3rpg
FIBA World Cup in Philippines-Japan-Indonesia -2023: 5 games: 3.0ppg
FIBA Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament in San Juan (Puerto Rico) -2024 (Winner): 3 games: 4.0ppg, 1.7rpg
FIBA Olympic Games in Paris (France) -2024: 3 games: 5.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 3PT: 40.0%
Puerto Rican League Semifinals -2024
Puerto Rican League Finalist -2025
Puerto Rican League -2025 (Player of the Week Rd.23)
Basketball Career & Stats
2012-2013: Lawrenceville, GA / Archer High School
2013-2014: Lawrenceville, GA / Archer High School
2014-2015: Lawrenceville, GA / Archer High School: 14.2ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.2bpg
2015-2016: Bradenton, FL / IMG Prep Academy: 13.9ppg, 6.3rpg
2016-2017: University of Wisconsin (NCAA): redshirted
2017-2018: University of Wisconsin (NCAA): 33 games: 5.8ppg, 2.8rpg, FGP: 37.5%, 3PT: 40.9%, FT: 81.8%
2018-2019: University of Wisconsin (NCAA): 31 games: 3.1ppg, 1.9rpg
2019-2020: University of Wisconsin (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 8.6ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 53.9%, 3PT: 34.2%, FT: 69.4%
2020-2021: University of Wisconsin (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 8.7ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT: 34.3%, FT: 78.1%
2021: Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN): 38 games: 7.1ppg, 2.7rpg, FGP: 38.6%, 3PT: 37.2%, FT: 65.4%
2021-2022: Orlando Magic (NBA): 5 games: 2.8ppg, 3.0rpg, played also at Lakeland Magic (NBA G League): 43 games: 11.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 52.8%, 3PT: 38.0%, FT: 73.5%
2022: Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN)
2022: Orlando Magic (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 3 games: 5.0ppg, 3.0rpg
2022-2023: Lakeland Magic (NBA G League, starting five): 44 games: 11.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 59.6%, 3FGP: 35.4%, FT: 72.4%
2023: Leones de Ponce (BSN, starting five): 33 games: 9.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 54.8%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 83.3%
2023: Sacramento Kings (NBA Summer League California Classic): 1 game: 0pts
2023: Sacramento Kings (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 3 games: 6.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 83.3%
2023-2024: Cleveland Charge (NBA G League, starting five): 36 games: 11.2ppg, 4.6rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 36.1%, FT: 76.0%, in Mar.'24 signed at Wisconsin Herd (NBA G League, starting five): 9 games 10.7ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.3apg, 2FGP: 63.6%, 3FGP: 27.1%, FT: 57.1%
2024: Leones de Ponce (BSN, starting five): 29 games: 10.3ppg, 3.6rpg, FGP: 55.2%, 3PT: 28.9%, FT: 64.6%
2024-2025: Rip City Remix (NBA G League): 12 games: 7.3ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 55.6%, 3PT: 27.9%
2025: Leones de Ponce (BSN, starting five): 37 games: 8.4ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 60.2%, 3PT: 37.3%, FT: 68.0%
2026: Leones de Ponce (BSN)