1. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.
12 Facts About Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker was ranked the No 74 prospect in the class of 2017 according to Scout.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker committed to Virginia Tech in May 2016, over offers from USC and Maryland.
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On June 20,2019, Nickeil Alexander-Walker was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 NBA draft.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker finished the game with three points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker was re-signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves on July 10,2023.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker competed for Canada at the 2016 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, leading the team to the silver medal.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker led all scorers in the tournament with 17.4 points per game.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker competed for the Canadian senior national team in the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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On May 24,2022, Nickeil Alexander-Walker agreed to a three-year commitment to play with the Canadian senior men's national team.
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named to Canada's roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.