Jabri Abdur-Rahim
Jabri Abdur-Rahim | |
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| Born | March 22, 2002 Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | College basketball player |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Playing for Providence Friars, Virginia Cavaliers, and Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball teams |
Jabri Shareef Abdur-Rahim (born March 22, 2002) is an American college basketball athlete who has played for the Providence Friars, Virginia Cavaliers, and Georgia Bulldogs teams.
High school career
Abdur-Rahim was raised in the Short Hills neighborhood of Millburn, New Jersey. During his freshman year at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey, he averaged 11.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per contest, earning the distinction of NJ.com Rookie of the Year. His sophomore season saw an increase to 17.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, as he led Seton Hall Prep to a 24–3 record and received All-State Third Team honors.
For his junior year, Abdur-Rahim transferred to Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, where he posted averages of 16.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He played a key role in Blair achieving a 28–3 record and capturing both the Mid-Atlantic Prep League title and the New Jersey Prep A state championship. His performance earned him the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year award as well as All-State First Team recognition. Following the season, he showcased his talents with the New Jersey Playaz Club at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.
Abdur-Rahim's senior year was largely impacted by a foot injury that sidelined him for most of the season; however, in two appearances he averaged 31.5 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game. He was featured in Slam magazine's 'Day in the Life' series and was selected to participate in the Jordan Brand Classic, which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recruiting
Recognized as a four-star recruit by leading scouting services, Abdur-Rahim committed to play for Virginia on July 10, 2019. He chose Virginia over offers from programs including Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas, Arizona, Auburn, Texas, NC State, and USC. He explained his decision by saying, "I chose them because I felt most comfortable with the staff and they would best prepare me to win at the college level and achieve my ultimate goal of playing in the NBA." Abdur-Rahim officially signed his letter of intent on December 10, 2019, approximately five months after making his verbal commitment.
Virginia
Abdur-Rahim began his studies at the University of Virginia on August 1, 2020. He participated in eight games during his freshman season, making his debut in the opening game against the Towson Tigers at Bubbleville. In that initial appearance, he played four minutes, shooting 1-for-2 from the field and scoring three points. Six days later, he took the court versus St. Francis (PA), contributing one assist and one rebound over eleven minutes but failing to score any field goals. His limited minutes were attributed to Virginia’s deep roster and ongoing recovery from a foot injury sustained during his senior year at Blair Academy. On March 29, 2021, Abdur-Rahim entered the NCAA transfer portal, concluding his time with the Cavaliers.
Georgia
On April 12, 2021, Abdur-Rahim revealed his decision to transfer to Georgia, with the move being finalized on May 27, 2021. During his third year competing for the Bulldogs, he averaged 12.2 points per contest and was a starter in 27 games.
Providence College
In April 2024, Abdur-Rahim entered the 2024 NBA Draft and simultaneously joined the transfer portal. He later committed to play for Providence College in the 2024–2025 season.
Professional Career
Abdur-Rahim was chosen as the 29th overall pick in the 2025 NBA G League draft by the Stockton Kings on October 25, 2025. Additionally, he took part in the NBA Summer League representing the Sacramento Kings.
College
|- | style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21 | style="text-align:left;"| Virginia | 8 || 0 || 4.6 || .200 || .143 || 1.000 || .3 || .3 || .1 || .1 || .9 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22 | style="text-align:left;"| Georgia | 32 || 3 || 18.9 || .363 || .327 || .767 || 3.2 || .4 || .4 || .3 || 6.9 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23 | style="text-align:left;"| Georgia | 32 || 0 || 18.7 || .400 || .387 || .818 || 2.7 || .2 || .5 || .3 || 7.1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24 | style="text-align:left;"| Georgia | 29 || 27 || 25.9 || .361 || .356 || .887 || 3.5 || .3 || .8 || .3 || 12.2 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 101 || 30 || 19.7 || .369 || .354 || .836 || 2.9 || .3 || .5 || .3 || 8.0
Personal life
Abdur-Rahim is the son of Shareef, who enjoyed a twelve-year career in the NBA and currently serves as president of the NBA G League. His uncle, Amir, played collegiate basketball at Southeastern Louisiana and held a coaching position at the University of South Florida until his passing in 2024. Additionally, three other uncles also competed in college basketball.
He carries the nickname "#40BallBri," earned after delivering back-to-back 40-point performances during a 2019 Nike EYBL summer circuit, including a notable game against the Texas Titans squad that featured Cade Cunningham and Greg Brown III.
External links
- 2002 births
- Living people
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Essex County, New Jersey
- Basketball players from Santa Clara County, California
- Blair Academy alumni
- Georgia Bulldogs basketball players
- Sportspeople from Millburn, New Jersey
- Seton Hall Preparatory School alumni
- Shooting guards
- Small forwards
- Sportspeople from Mountain View, California
- Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball players