Houston Rockets icon Hakeem Olajuwon didn't become one of the greatest players overnight. The Nigerian-American center maximized his God-given abilities through sheer hard work and dedication.

SAN ANTONIO — The last time the Houston Cougars played for a national championship, Hakeem Olajuwon was still Akeem and Phi Slama Jama had captivated the country. More than 40 years later ...

Despite a historic Final Four win by the University of Houston Cougars on Saturday, April 5, security was not about to let NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon set foot on the Alamodome court.

SAN ANTONIO — The title of greatest basketball player from Africa takes about two seconds of debate: Hakeem Olajuwon. “The Dream” played in the NBA from 1984-2002, winning an MVP and two NBA ...

After being spotted courtside during the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship with former Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon, the center detailed their interaction and revealed that ...

Olajuwon's NBA ties to the city of Houston run deep, as he is a Rockets icon and led the franchise to back-to-back titles in the 1990s. The university, however, is where it all began for "The Dream." ...

Yes, according to Rockets' icon Hakeem Olajuwon. The pair met for the first time at the NCAA Final Four 2025 in San Antonio. During that meeting, Wemby asked Olajuwon if he could train with him.