Warith Alatishe

Abdul Warith Bolaji Alatishe (born January 22, 2000) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Santos del Potosí of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional. He played college basketball for the Nicholls Colonels and the Oregon State Beavers.

Early life and high school career Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Alatishe moved to Houston, Texas at age three. He started playing organized basketball as a junior at Westside High School in Houston. He committed to playing college basketball at Nicholls, the only NCAA Division I program to offer him.

College career Alatishe received limited playing time as a freshman at Nicholls. As a sophomore, he averaged 10.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, earning Third Team All-Southland honors. For his junior season, Alatishe transferred to Oregon State. He chose the Beavers over Texas A&M, being drawn there by assistant coach Marlon Stewart. As a junior, Alatishe earned Pac-12 All-Defensive Honorable Mention. He led Oregon State to its first Pac-12 tournament title and was named tournament most outstanding player. The Beavers received an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, and eventually reached their first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in nearly 40 years; Alatishe recorded 7 points and over 9 rebounds per game during the tournament run. On the season, Alatishe averaged 9.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft, but ultimately returned to Oregon State. He averaged 9.0 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in his senior campaign.

Professional career On October 24, 2022, Alatishe joined the Ontario Clippers.

On February 12, 2024, Alatishe was acquired by the Texas Legends in a three-team trade also including the Maine Celtics.

On February 25, 2025, Alatishe was acquired by the Cleveland Charge in a trade with the Texas Legends. He was signed and waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers on September 25. On October 25, 2025, the Cleveland Charge finalized their 16-man training camp roster and he was a returner alongside two other players

Career statistics Led NCAA Division I

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Personal life His father, Murtadha, is a longtime friend of Hall of Fame basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon. Both of his parents are nurses. Alatishe comes from a Muslim family.