Providence basketball lands another transfer recruit; who is he?

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The Providence College men’s basketball team added a third commitment out of the transfer portal on Monday afternoon, and this one comes with some significant NBA lineage.

Jabri Abdur-Rahim pledged to the Friars via his social media networks. He’s the son of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, the former college star at California and 12-year professional veteran who currently serves as president of the G League.

Abdur-Rahim debuted at Virginia in 2020-21 and transferred to Georgia for his last three seasons. He started in 27 of 29 appearances with the Bulldogs in 2023-24, averaging 12.2 points and posting a national top-35 mark at 88.7% from the foul line. Abdur-Rahim netted nine points on 3-for-6 shooting from 3-point range in a 71-64 loss to the Friars in November, the consolation matchup in a neutral-court event at Baha Mar.

Jan 20, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) makes a basket during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Abdur-Rahim is a career 35.4% shooter from the perimeter and offers Providence some length at 6-foot-8. He profiles as a veteran replacement for Ticket Gaines, who spent a graduate year with the Friars last season after leaving George Mason. Providence figured to need some experienced depth on the wing with Rich Barron entering his sophomore season and signee Ryan Mela about to debut as an incoming freshman.

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Abdur-Rahim has dressed for an NCAA Tournament game in his career, a 62-58 loss to Ohio while with the Cavaliers. He missed Georgia’s matchup with eventual NIT champion Seton Hall last month after suffering an ankle injury in early March. Abdur-Rahim didn’t appear in any of his last eight games with the Bulldogs after posting double figures in…

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Author : The Providence Journal

Publish date : 2024-04-15 21:18:39

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