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Shagari Alleyne (born January 14, 1984) is an American retired basketball center that last played for the New York Jamm of the Premier Basketball League in 2014.

Shagari Alleyne

Personal information
Born	(1984-01-14) January 14, 1984 (age 38) The Bronx, New York
Nationality	American
Listed height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Listed weight	270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school	Rice (Harlem, New York)
College	Kentucky (2003–2006) Manhattan (2006–2007)
NBA draft	2007 / Undrafted
Playing career	2007–2016
Position	Center
Career history
2008–2009	Harlem Globetrotters
2009	Tromsø Storm (Norway)
2009–2010	Halifax Rainmen (PBL)
2009–2010	Albuquerque Thunderbirds (D-League)
2011	New York Wizards (EBA)
2011–2012	Lake Michigan Admirals (PBL)
2012–2013	Albany Legends (IBA)
2013–2014	New York Jamm (PBL)

He played three years for the University of Kentucky Wildcats before transferring to Manhattan College. Because he was a transfer, he was forced to sit out his senior season. In 2007, he entered the NBA Draft, but went undrafted. Standing at 7'3", he was the tallest player ever for his respective schools.[1]

In 2008, Alleyne was invited to the Harlem Globetrotters' training camp. He was given the nickname "Skyscraper".[1]

On November 17, 2011, Alleyne was selected by the Lake Michigan Admirals with the first pick in the Premier Basketball League draft.[2]

References

• "Harlem Globetrotters Announce Historic Signing of First-Ever Puerto Rican Player". Reuters. September 25, 2008. Archived from the original on October 16, 2008. Retrieved October 15, 2008.

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