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Hakeem Olajuwon’s son makes college basketball decision

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Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to play college basketball for Southern Methodist University (SMU). After visiting SMU last weekend, he chose the Mustangs over other schools such as Kansas State and Minnesota. Abdul-Malik, ranked No. 66 in his class by 247Sports, cited SMU coach Andy Enfield's coaching style and long-term vision for his development as key factors in his decision.

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Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of Hakeem Olajuwon — a Basketball Hall of Famer who won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995 — has committed to play college basketball at Southern Methodist University (SMU). According to ESPN, the commitment came after Abdul-Malik visited SMU over the weekend and was impressed by their plans for his development as a player. Standing 6-foot-5, he plays as a guard for IMG Academy in Florida and is ranked No. 66 among the top prospects in the class of 2027 by 247Sports.

Abdul-Malik averaged 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists during his stint with the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. He considered offers from ten other schools including Minnesota, Kansas State, Virginia Tech, and others before choosing SMU under head coach Andy Enfield, who led the Mustangs to a 20-14 record in their last season and secured an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament after winning six straight games to end the season. Coach Enfield's coaching style and his vision for Abdul-Malik’s role as both a point guard and defensive contributor were key factors in his decision.

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Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, the son of Hakeem Olajuwon, will play college basketball at SMU. asserted

Olajuwon → play → SMU

The 6-foot-5 guard committed to the Mustangs after a visit to the school last weekend, according to ESPN. uncertain

guard → commit → ESPN

“Their belief in me, and their plan for me with their system, fits me very well,” Olajuwon told the outlet. asserted

Olajuwon → fit → outlet

“They play to win, and that’s my style. asserted

that → play → ?

[SMU] Coach [Andy] Enfield sees me making an impact as a freshman, playing point guard and helping on the defensive end.” asserted

me → see → end

Olajuwon, who plays for IMG Academy in Florida, is the No. 66 prospect in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports. uncertain

who → play → 247Sports

He averaged 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists during an impressive stint in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. asserted

He → average → League

Olajuwon also got offers from 10 other schools, including Minnesota, Kansas State, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Mississippi State, TCU, Texas Tech, Wake Forest, West Virginia and UNLV. asserted

Olajuwon → get → Minnesota

The Texas native spoke highly of Enfield, who has gone 44-25 in two seasons as the Mustangs’ head coach. asserted

who → speak → coach

“Coach Enfield is a laid-back guy, but he’s intense,” Olajuwon said of his future college coach. asserted

Olajuwon → lay → coach

“He’s not a yeller or a screamer, but he gets his point across. asserted

he → ’ → point

When he talks, the gym becomes silent. asserted

gym → talk → ?

Everyone listens to him and respects him. asserted

Everyone → listen → him

“My dad was with me on the visit and feels that this is a great decision for me. asserted

this → feel → me

I also leaned on my older brother, who’s been through the process and told me not to think only about basketball, but to think long-term.” His father, of course, being a Basketball Hall of Famer who won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995, two Finals MVPs and the 1994 league MVP. SMU is coming off a 20-14 season in which it reached the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2017, earning an at-large bid before losing to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four. asserted

it → lean → Four

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