Rasheed Wesley Sulaimon (born March 9, 1994) is an American-Nigerian professional basketball player for KK Budućnost of the ABA League. He was selected as a McDonald's All-American as well as a Jordan Brand Classic All-American in 2012. He was the primary reserve off the bench for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team during the 2014–15 season before being dismissed from the team on January 29, 2015.[1] He subsequently transferred to Maryland for his senior season.[2]
Sulaimon was dismissed from the Duke basketball program on January 29, 2015, after appearing in 90 games over three seasons.[1] He was the first player ever dismissed by coach Mike Krzyzewski for failing to meet the standards set for a Duke basketball player.[4][5] It was later revealed that two women had accused Sulaimon of sexual assault in the months preceding his eventual dismissal.[6]
Sulaimon transferred to Maryland for his senior season, where in 36 games, he averaged 11.3 points on .425 shooting from three-point range, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 32.9 minutes per game, garnering a 2015–16 All-Big Ten honorable mention.
On July 3, 2020, he signed with Casademont Zaragoza of the Liga ACB.[11] On October 8, Sulaimon was ruled out between six and eight weeks after injuring his leg.[12]
On July 15, 2022, Sulaimon signed with Konyaspor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[14] He averaged 18 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 23 games played.
On August 14, 2023, Sulaimon signed a one-year deal with BC Wolves of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[16] He was selected to the All-LKL Team after averaging 16 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest.
