Al Stewart (basketball)

Al Stewart
No. 10 Island Storm
Position Point guard
League NBL Canada
Personal information
Born (1983-09-05) September 5, 1983
Chicago, Illinois
Nationality American
Listed height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school Manley Academy (Chicago, Illinois)
College Southwestern CC (2002–2003)
Des Moines CC (2004–2005)
Drake (2005–2007)
NBA draft 2007 / Undrafted
Playing career 2007–present
Career history
2007 Corning Bulldogs (ABA)
2008 Manchester Millrats (ABA)
2008 Decatur Court Kings (WBA)
2009–2010 Manchester Millrats (PBL)
2010 Vermont Frost Heaves (PBL)
20112014 Summerside / Island Storm (Canada)
20142015 London Lightning (Canada)
2015–2016 Saint John Mill Rats (Canada)
2016–present Island Storm (Canada)
Career highlights and awards

Al Stewart (born September 5, 1983) is an American professional basketball player for the Island Storm of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL).

High school career

Stewart attended Manley Academy in Chicago, Illinois, where he played basketball under head coach Bo Delaney. He was a teammate of future NBA player Luther Head.[1] His playing time increased after Head left the team.[2] Stewart was known for being a strong ball-handler and became Manley's top point guard heading into his senior season.[3] As a senior, he averaged 16.2 points, 12.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds, winning all-sectional honors. Stewart also earned All-Chicago Public School accolades two times.[1]

College career

Stewart played one season of college basketball at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. After his freshman season in the NJCAA, he averaged 14.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.3 steals, and he shot 60% on field goals.[1][4] Stewart was named first team All-ICCAC at the end of the season.[1]

Personal life

Stewart was born on September 5, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois to mother Cassandra Stewart. He has three brothers in Anthony, Darnell, and Amir, and two sisters in Gabrielle and Jayla.[1] In early 2013, Stewart had a hiatus from professional basketball, leaving the Island Storm, to pursue a career as a teacher in the Chicago school system. He taught pre-kindergarten at Sherman Elementary School.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Al Stewart - 2005 Men's Basketball". GoDrakeBulldogs.com. Drake University. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. Sakamoto, Bob. "6th man, press propel Manley". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  3. Rusnak, Frank. "Singing the Blues". HighSchoolElite.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  4. "Al Stewart". Scout.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  5. Reid, Charles. "Al Stewart back to captain Island Storm with goal of winning NBL title". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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