Sayeed Pridgett

Sayeed Pridgett (born May 22, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Ionikos Nikaias of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for the Montana Grizzlies.

Sayeed Pridgett
No. 4 – Ionikos Nikaias
PositionShooting guard
LeagueGreek Basket League
Personal information
Born (1998-05-22) May 22, 1998
Oakland, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolEl Cerrito
(El Cerrito, California)
CollegeMontana (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentIonikos Nikaias
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-Big Sky (2019, 2020)

High school career

Pridgett attended El Cerrito High School in El Cerrito, California. He was ruled ineligible for part of his first season for academic reasons.[1] He averaged 17 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game as a junior.[2] Pridgett played for the Oakland Rebels on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit.[3] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college basketball for Montana over offers from Oregon State, Creighton and Saint Mary's, among others.[4][5]

College career

Pridgett primarily came off the bench in his first two years at Montana.[3] As a sophomore, he averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.[6] In his junior season, he averaged 15.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game, and was named to the First Team All-Big Sky.[7] As a senior, Pridgett was placed in a leading role, ranking first on the team in several statistical categories.[8] On January 25, 2020, Pridgett scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed eight rebounds in an 87-85 overtime loss to Weber State.[9] He averaged 19.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals per game, earning First Team All-Big Sky honors for the second straight year.[10] He finished his career with the fourth-most points in program history, and the most points by a Montana player since Larry Krystkowiak (1982–86).[11]

Professional career

On September 15, 2020, Pridgett signed his first professional contract with Ionikos Nikaias of the Greek Basket League.[12]

References
  1. Hansen, Jordan (March 11, 2020). "'Stay the course': How Sayeed Pridgett became an all-time Montana great". 406 Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  2. Murray, Chris (August 3, 2015). "Wolf Pack hoops hosts two high-end Bay Area natives". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  3. Junkert, Glenn (March 4, 2018). "Pridgett brings energy, fire to Grizzlies". University of Montana Athletics. Montana Sports Information. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  4. Sample, Kyle (October 12, 2015). "Washington forward chooses to play for Montana". Missoulian. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  5. Nuanez, Colter (March 13, 2020). "Won't Back Down: Pridgett's consistent evolution trademarks memorable Griz career". Skyline Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  6. "Montana's Pridgett wins second consecutive Big Sky honor, third overall". Billings Gazette. February 19, 2019. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  7. Hansen, Jordan (October 16, 2019). "Accolade adds drive: Montana's Sayeed Pridgett says all-league honor provides added incentive". 406 Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  8. Hansen, Jordan (November 26, 2019). "'Phenomenal': Senior guard Sayeed Pridgett leading Montana hoops in just about everything". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  9. "Weber State beats Big Sky-leader Montana 87-85 in OT". ESPN. Associated Press. January 25, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  10. Hansen, Kyle (March 11, 2020). "Patience helps Sayeed Pridgett rewrite all-time scoring list as career winds down". Montana Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  11. "Montana Grizzlies' Sayeed Pridgett adds all-district honors". Montana Sports. University of Montana. March 23, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  12. Mammides, Chris (September 15, 2020). "Ionikos Nikaias tab rookie Sayeed Pridgett in his first year in pro basketball". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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