Fahro Alihodžić

Fahro Alihodžić (born 25 August 1989) is a Bosnian-British international professional basketball player for Sigal Prishtina of the Kosovo Basketball Superleague and Basketball Champions League (BCL) and the Great Britain Senior National Team.[1]

Fahro Alihodžić
No. 15 – London Lions
PositionCenter
LeagueBBL
Personal information
Born (1989-08-25) 25 August 1989
Vlasenica, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalityBosnian / British
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Francis de Sales
(Toledo, Ohio)
College
NBA draft2014 / Undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014Kaposvári
2014–2015Rethymno
2015Estudiantes Concordia
2015–2016Promitheas Patras
2016–2017Panionios
2017–2018Leuven Bears
2018–2020Sigal Prishtina
2020–presentLondon Lions
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Alihodžić played high school basketball at St. Francis de Sales High School, in Toledo, Ohio.

College career

Alihodžić played college basketball at Fordham from 2009 to 2011 in Atlantic 10 Conference, one year at Southeastern Iowa Community College from 2011 to 2012. Competed for most winningest program in Junior College History. In only season with the Blackhawks, Alihodzic averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while shooting a team-leading 68-percent (97-of-142) from the floor. Then moved on to play two years at University of Alabama at Birmingham in ConferenceUSA from 2012 to 2014. In Season (2012–13) he was named team Defensive player of the year. Team's third-leading scorer with 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game ... UAB's second-best free-throw shooter with an 80-percent (64-of-80) mark from the line. Put in 15 points and grabbed five offensive rebounds vs. UCF. Came off the bench and netted a career-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting vs. SMU. Scored all nine of his points in the second half at Tulane. grabbed a career-high nine rebounds and added eight points vs. Marshall. Went 5-of-7 from the field netting 12 points and grabbing seven boards vs. Southern Miss. Produced a strong overall game vs. UTEP with 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Recorded 12 points in a season-high 33 minutes vs. Georgia Southern. Poured in 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting vs. South Alabama. At UAB (2013–14) Season was the only player to start every game of the season. Along with another successful winning season, he was team's fourth-leading scorer and the team's second best rebounder with 8.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game ...put in 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds vs. Rutgers for the win. Scored 8 points and team-high 13 rebounds vs. ranked opponent University of North Carolina. Netted 16 points and 6 rebounds vs Big Ten opponent Nebraska for the win. Another double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds vs. Troy. Went 7-of-12 from the field netting 14 points and grabbing seven boards vs. Newberry College. Produced a strong overall game vs. UTSA with 17 pts, four rebounds, and four blocks. .[2]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Alihodžić began his pro career in the Hungarian League with Kaposvári in 2014.[3] In 3 games he got averaged 6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. He left the team on November due to club financial problems and joined Rethymno of the Greek Basket League. In 9 games averaged 4.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per game including a very impressive performance vs AEK Athens scoring 16 points 8/11 7 rebounds in 17 minutes.[4] On 30 January, 2015, he signed with Estudiantes Concordia in Argentina LigaA for the rest of the season. In 14 games averaging 8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.[5]

On 13 September, 2015, Alihodžić moved to the Greek A2 Basket League club Promitheas Patras.[6] With the club, he won the promotion to the Greek Basket League, after Promitheas finished third in the regular season then losing in the A2 Playoff final. Very impressive year in his career with A2 Honorable Mention, in 29 games averaging 10.6 points (team 3rd leading scorer) and team leading rebounder with 6.2 rebounds.

On 5 August, 2016, Alihodzic inked a two-year deal with Panionios.[7]

On 22 October, 2020, Alihodžić signed with the London Lions for the 2020–21 BBL season.[8]

References
  1. "Panionios sign Fahro Alihodzic". 12 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  2. "UAB basketball signs JUCO C Fahro Alihodzic". 7 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. "Fahro Alihodzic to Start Pro Career in Hungary After Manresa Deal Expires". hoopsfix.com. October 2, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  4. "Fahro Alihodzic to Continue Rookie Season in Greece After Joining A.G.O.R". hoopsfix.com. November 8, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  5. "Fahro Alihodzic signs a deal with Estudiantes de Concordia". sportando.com. January 30, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  6. "Fahro Alihodzic Joins Promitheas in Greece Return". hoopsfix.com. September 13, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  7. Panionios sign Fahro Alihodzic A1Basket.gr
  8. "Home Is Sweet For Fahro". www.thelondonlions.com. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
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