Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Occupation	American basketball player
Date Of Birth	Mar 9, 1969(1969-03-09)
Age	55
Country	United States
Horoscope	Pisces

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Biography

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is one of the most popular and richest American basketball player who was born on March 9, 1969 in United States.

Abdul-Rauf was born Chris Jackson in Gulfport, Mississippi, the son of Jacqueline Jackson. He was raised in a single-parent family, along with his two brothers, Omar and David. His childhood was characterized by poverty, as there were times when he and his brothers were not able to have proper nutrition. Abdul-Rauf missed the fourth grade and was later placed in special education classes. He suffered from a moderate form of Tourette syndrome, a condition that went undiagnosed until he was 17. Abdul-Rauf managed to overcome difficulties to become a basketball prodigy for Gulfport High School. In his senior season in high school he averaged 29.9 points and 5.7 assists per game and was called up to the McDonald’s All-American Game. He was also named Mississippi Mr. Basketball twice, in 1987 and 1988.

Abdul-Rauf was a standout freshman for LSU, scoring 48 points against Louisiana Tech in just his third game for the school. He set the scoring record for a freshman, with 53 points against Florida. On March 4, 1989, he scored 55 points against Ole Miss to top his personal best, while also setting a career-high for three-pointers made, with 10. In the same game, Ole Miss’ Gerald Glass scored 53, making their 108 combined points the most ever by two players in an SEC game He appeared in 32 games in his freshman season, setting the NCAA record for points by a freshman (965) and points per game by a freshman (30.2). He was named SEC Player of the Year and First-team All- American. In his sophomore season, he produced similar numbers with his scoring average slightly falling to 27.8 per game. On February 10, 1990, he tied his career-high for three-pointers made, while finishing the game with 49 points. He was named SEC Player of the Year and First-team All-American for a second year in a row. After a remarkable two-year stint at LSU, Abdul-Rauf declared for the NBA draft.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Net Worth

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is one of the richest American basketball player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (born Chris Wayne Jackson on March 9, 1969) is a former American professional basketball player. Abdul-Rauf played basketball for Gulfport High School before enrolling at Louisiana State University to play college basketball for the Tigers, who retired his jersey number in 2020.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf height 6 ft 0 in Mahmoud weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Dating?

According to our records, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf married to Kim Jackson. As of December 1, 2023, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s is not dating anyone.

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He is currently playing in the BIG3 basketball league for the Three Headed Monsters. In 2018 he placed 5th in 3 point fg percentage hitting them at a 45.5% clip.

Facts & Trivia

Mahmoud Ranked on the list of most popular American basketball player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf celebrates birthday on March 9 of every year.

What happened to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf?

After a remarkable two-year stint at LSU, Abdul-Rauf declared for the NBA draft. His #35 jersey was retired by the Tigers in 2020.

What NBA player has Tourette's?

Abdul-Rauf was born Chris Jackson and raised in a strict Baptist household in Gulfport, Mississippi. Diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome in high school, he told The Washington Post in 1994 that he used to pray to God to relieve him of his tics and twitches. Even with the condition, he was a basketball phenom.

Who is the oldest player in the BIG3?

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was the last pick in the inaugural BIG3 Draft. He is the oldest player in the league.

What is Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf legacy?

The legacy of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf as a first-round draft choice and subsequent nine-year NBA career before being blackballed, is complicated. He was Colin Kaepernick before Kaepernick, sacrificing an extensive chunk of his lucrative pro career for his religious beliefs.

How tall is Mahmoud Rauf?

6′ 1″