Al Stewart

Al Stewart (born September 5, 1983) is an American professional basketball player for the Moncton Magic of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL).

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. Stewart was known for being a strong ball-handler and became Manley's top point guard heading into his senior season. 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. Stewart was named first team All-ICCAC at the end of the season. 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.