University of Connecticut Athletics
2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster
Nahiem Alleyne
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Buford, Ga.
- Prev School:
- Virginia Tech
Before UConn: Transfers to UConn as a senior after a three-year career at Virginia Tech. Has one season of eligibility remaining, plus the option of a second season, granted by the NCAA for student-athletes affected by the pandemic… Appeared in 90 games for the Hokies, starting 84, averaging 9.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and shot .386 overall, .387 from three-point range and .807 from the foul line… Scored 871 career points at VT, with 42 double-figure scoring games and seven 20-plus games… Hit 5 three-pointers in a game five times… Helped Hokies compile a 54-36 (.600) overall record during his three seasons, with an ACC Tournament championship and two NCAA Tournament appearances… Named three times to the ACC Men’s Basketball All-Academic Team.
As a Junior in 2021-22 (at Virginia Tech): Started all 36 games, averaging 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and shot .380 overall, .373 from three-point range and.852 from the foul line… Hit 62 three-pointers, second-most on the team… Helped team defeat Final Four participants North Carolina and Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals and championship game… Had 17 double-figure scoring games, including a season-high 22 against Notre Dame (1/15/22)… Made at least 3 three-pointers in 10 games… Named to 2021 NIT Season Tip-Off All-Tournament Team, after scoring 21 against Memphis and 18 against Xavier at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
As a Sophomore in 2020-21 (at Virginia Tech): Played in all 22 games of the Covid-abbreviated season, with 21 starts… Averaged career-high 11.1 points, as well as 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and shot .392 overall, .408 from three-point range, and .807 from the foul line… Scored a career-high 28 points in first-round NCAA Tournament game vs. Florida, second-most points in an NCAA Tournament game in VT history… Had five 3-pointers on his way to 20 points vs. Syracuse (1/17/21)… In only non-start, came off bench to score 20 vs. Villanova, including four 3-pointers (11/28/20).
As a Freshman in 2019-20 (at Virginia Tech): Appeared in all 32 games, with 27 starts, averaging 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, shooting .388 overall, .389 from three-point range, and .762 from foul line… In first career start, had 18 points, including four 3-pointers, vs. Coppin State (11/8/19).. Had then career-high 22 points and five rebounds vs. Chattanooga (12/11/19)… Hit 5 three-pointers against Delaware State (11/20/19) and against Syracuse (1/18/20).
Before College: A two-year letterwinner at Mountain View High School (Lawrenceville, Ga.) under Coach BJ Roy… As a senior, averaged 17.2 points and hot 63 three-pointers… Named GHSA All-State and All-Region… Ranked among Top 20 players in Georgia… Started high school at South Gwinnett (Snellville, Ga.) for two years before transferring to Mountain View… Played AAU ball with the GA Stars.
Personal Information: Nahiem Dymeke Alleyne… Born July 23, 2001… Son of Michelle and Daryl Alleyne… has one younger brother, Omari.
