Shon Abaev
Shon Abaev | |
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| Born | February 26, 2006 Israel |
| Occupation | Basketball player |
| Years active | 2020s–present |
| Known for | Collegiate basketball with the Cincinnati Bearcats |
Shon Abaev (born February 26, 2006) is a collegiate basketball athlete from Israel currently competing with the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Big 12 Conference.
Early life
Born in Israel, Abaev relocated to Florida when he was four years old. He initially attended Miami Country Day School before moving to Calvary Christian Academy located in Fort Lauderdale. Abaev participated with Fear of God Athletics within the Overtime Elite circuit. During his senior year at Calvary Christian, he posted averages of 20.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, securing co-player of the year accolades for the 4A-1A division. He propelled his squad to a fifth-place national ranking and guided them to a Class 3A championship victory. In the Overtime Elite league, Abaev averaged 24.1 points alongside 7.3 rebounds per contest. Recognized as a consensus five-star prospect and ranked among the top 30 recruits nationwide, he was named to the McDonald's All-American Game. Abaev committed to the University of Cincinnati to continue his basketball career.
College career
During a preseason exhibition match for the 2025–26 season against Michigan, Abaev contributed 15 points representing the Bearcats.
Personal life
His older sibling is Eli Abaev.