Abdi Bashir Jr. is making waves in college basketball as one of the most lethal shooters in the nation. The Monmouth guard led the country in three-pointers made (127) in the 2024-25 season, averaging 20.1 points per game while shooting 38% from beyond the arc.
As he reportedly enters the transfer portal and tests the NBA Draft waters, many are curious about his background, specifically his twin brother, Abdul Bashir, who is also a rising star in college basketball.
Abdi and Abdul’s journey to basketball stardom is nothing short of remarkable. The brothers were born to Somali immigrant parents in Minnesota and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Their mother came to the U.S. from a refugee camp, and their Muslim faith has remained a significant part of their lives. NBothtwins are lighting up the scoreboard on different college courts, showing that their talent runs deep in the family.
Abdul Bashir: A Scoring Machine at the Junior College Level
While Abdi has dominated at the NCAA Division 1 level, Abdul Bashir has been putting up eye-popping numbers at Casper College, a junior college in Wyoming. He is the second-leading scorer in NJCAA Division 1, averaging 27.2 points per game. Like his brother, Abdul is an elite three-point shooter, leading the nation with 111 made three-pointers, just one more than Abdi.
🔥🔥🔥. I Remember seeing both Bashir Brothers in Omaha growing up.. in a gym full of Sudanese players. To see how they developed and have become what they are is dope. They will be able to take care of their village. They need a documentary. https://t.co/8lxbgEr4P6
— @coachrobjohnson (@__CoachRob) March 28, 2025
Abdul has already made his next move, committing to Auburn, the country’s No. 1 team. His arrival in the SEC will place him on one of the biggest stages in college basketball, setting up the potential for an exciting career at the next level. Abdul is expected to impact Auburn’s high-powered offense with his scoring ability and deep shooting range.
Could the Bashir Brothers Play Together Again?
The Bashir twins played together at Minnesota Prep during their junior year of high school before going their separate ways, Abdi heading to a prep school in Phoenix and Abdul transferring to one in Colorado. Since then, their careers have taken them to different parts of the country, with Abdi excelling at Monmouth and Abdul tearing up the JUCO ranks.
With Abdi entering the transfer portal, many fans speculate about a possible reunion. Could we see both Bashir brothers raining threes at Auburn next season? While the thought is exciting, Abdi jokingly admitted that they haven’t discussed playing together again, mainly because they would both want to take all the shots.
The Future is Bright for the Bashir Brothers
No matter where they end up, Abdi and Abdul have already established themselves as two of the best shooters in college basketball.
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With Abdul set to join Auburn and Abdi looking for a new opportunity at the Division 1 level or beyond, their journeys are far from over.
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