Al Stewart (basketball)
Al Stewart (born September 5, 1983) is an American professional basketball player for the Moncton Magic of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL).
 Stewart in 2017 | |
| No. 10 – Moncton Magic | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBL Canada |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 |
| 2008 | Manchester Millrats |
| 2008 | Decatur Court Kings |
| 2009–2010 | Manchester Millrats |
| 2010 | Vermont Frost Heaves |
| 2011–2014 | Summerside / Island Storm |
| 2014–2015 | London Lightning |
| 2015–2016 | Saint John Mill Rats |
| 2016–2017 | Island Storm |
| 2017– | Moncton Magic |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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
- "Al Stewart - 2005 Men's Basketball". GoDrakeBulldogs.com. Drake University. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- Sakamoto, Bob. "6th man, press propel Manley". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- Rusnak, Frank. "Singing the Blues". HighSchoolElite.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- "Al Stewart". Scout.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- Reid, Charles. "Al Stewart back to captain Island Storm with goal of winning NBL title". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 1 June 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.