Biography
2023-24: Was named to the All-Region 15 first team (2/6)... was selected to the Region 15 All-Tournament team (3/3)... was the recipient of the team's Most Outstanding Player Award at the Monroe Express Athletic Department's Annual Awards Brunch (4/12)... was named the Express Student-Athlete of the Week three times (11/14, 11/20. and 3/4)... scored 591 points, grabbed 323 rebounds, dished out 138 assists (ranked No. 2 for all three categories in the program's single-season record book), converted a program single-season record 148 free throws, forced 57 steals, and blocked 21 shots during the year... averaged a double-double during the season with 19.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game... reached double figures in scoring 27 times during the year, including at least 20 points 14 times and at least 30 points three times... reached double figures in rebounds 19 times during the year... produced 16 double-doubles during his sophomore season... produced 35 points, six rebounds, five assists, and just as many steals against Rhode Island (11/11)... tallied 34 points, 21 rebounds, eight assists, a block, and a steal at Union (11/18)... recorded 20 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, and a blocked shot to help the Express earn a big win on the road over nationally ranked No. 11 Dutchess (2/10)... scored 25 points, including the game-winning free throw that broke a 76-76 tie with 2.3 seconds left in overtime, grabbed 15 rebounds, delivered four assists, blocked two shots, and forced a pair of steals to propel the Express to an overtime victory in the quarterfinal round of the Region 15 Championships over Queensborough (2/27).
2022-23: Was named to the All-Region 15 second team (2/27)... landed on the Region 15 All-Academic team (7/18)... played 30 games during his rookie campaign... averaged 10.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
Who is Abubakar?
Academic Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.
Native Country: United States
Academic Major: Sports Management
High School: Frederick Douglass Academy
Why did you choose Monroe?: I chose Monroe because it was close to my house and it was recommended by my high school coach.
Career Goals After Graduation: My ideal career goal is to be playing basketball professionally.
Dream job: My dream job is to become a professional basketball player.
High School Sports Played: Basketball
My Favorite:
Athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo
TV Show: Dragon Ball
Quote: "Wake up to reality! Nothing ever goes as planned in this world. The longer you live, the more you realize that, in this reality, only pain, suffering, and futility exist." - Madara Uchiha
Favorite Sports Team(s): Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers
Color: Blue
Candy: Hershey's Cookies 'N Creme
Hobbies: Playing video games
Instagram: kromah1125
Twitter: KromahAbubakar
