Mustapha Farrakhan Jr.
Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1988 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Playing for Virginia Cavaliers, NBA Summer League, NBA G League, Australia's NBL |
Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. (born November 2, 1988) is a professional basketball athlete from the United States who competed collegiately for the Virginia Cavaliers. His career includes participation in the NBA Summer League, the NBA G League, and Australia's NBL.
Early life
Farrakhan is the grandson of Louis Farrakhan and Khadijah Farrakhan, leaders within the Nation of Islam. His father, Mustapha Farrakhan Sr., holds the position of Supreme Captain in the same organization.
Originating from Harvey, Illinois, Farrakhan attended Thornton Township High School before pursuing a degree in sociology at the University of Virginia. As of 2011, he maintained active involvement in the Nation of Islam.
College career
During his four-year tenure at the University of Virginia, Farrakhan averaged 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 31 games in his senior season.
2011–2012 season
After going undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft, Farrakhan was chosen by the Bakersfield Jam as a first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Development League Draft on November 3, 2011.
2012–2013 season
In July 2012, Farrakhan participated with the New York Knicks during the NBA Summer League, posting averages of 9.6 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 rebounds over five contests. He signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on October 1 but was released later that month.
Farrakhan rejoined Bakersfield Jam on November 1 before being traded to the Iowa Energy on November 5. After Iowa waived him on January 28, 2013, he signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce three days later. On February 25, he was traded to the Idaho Stampede, who waived him after six appearances. In mid-March, he briefly joined the Tulsa 66ers but was waived prior to playing a game.
2013–2014 season
On September 30, 2013, Farrakhan signed with the Los Angeles Clippers but was waived approximately one week afterward. He then signed with the Melbourne Tigers on November 18 for the remainder of the 2013–14 NBL season.
2015–2016 season
Farrakhan signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 22, 2015, but was waived two days later. Subsequently, he joined the Oklahoma City Blue as an affiliate player on November 3. He made his debut on November 14, scoring 18 points in a 110–104 loss to the Austin Spurs. The Blue waived him on February 27, 2016; he was then acquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants on April 1.
2019
In July 2019, Farrakhan signed to play with the Ball Hogs franchise in the Big3.