Warith Alatishe
Quick Facts
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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 played college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers of the Pac-12 Conference. He also played for the Nicholls Colonels.
Early life and high school career
Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Alatishe moved to Houston, Texas at age three. He started playing organized basketball as a junior at Westside High School in Houston. He committed to playing college basketball at Nicholls, the only NCAA Division I program to offer him.
College career
Alatishe received limited playing time as a freshman at Nicholls. As a sophomore, he averaged 10.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, earning Third Team All-Southland honors. For his junior season, Alatishe transferred to Oregon State. He chose the Beavers over Texas A&M, being drawn there by assistant coach Marlon Stewart. He received a waiver for immediate eligibility from the National Collegiate Athletic Association. As a junior, Alatishe earned Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention. He led Oregon State to its first Pac-12 tournament title and was named tournament most outstanding player. Alatishe averaged 9.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, but ultimately returned to Oregon State.
Professional career
Ontario Clippers (2022–2024)
On October 24, 2022, Alatishe joined the Ontario Clippers.
Texas Legends (2024–present)
On February 12, 2024, Alatishe was acquired by the Texas Legends in a three-team trade also including the Maine Celtics.
Career statistics
| * | Led NCAA Division I |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Nicholls | 13 | 0 | 7.8 | .375 | – | .429 | 1.7 | .2 | .2 | .2 | 1.2 |
| 2019–20 | Nicholls | 31 | 29 | 25.3 | .555 | .222 | .711 | 8.3 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 10.9 |
| 2020–21 | Oregon State | 33* | 33* | 27.4 | .509 | .071 | .537 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 9.5 |
| Career | 77 | 62 | 23.3 | .526 | .130 | .636 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 8.7 | |
Personal life
His father, Murtadha, is a longtime friend of Hall of Fame basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon. Both of his parents are nurses. Alatishe comes from a Muslim family.
