Xavier University Athletics
Women's Basketball

Naimah Abdullah
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Director for Women’s Basketball
- Email:
- abdullahn1@xavier.edu
- Phone:
- 513.745.3709
Naimah Abdullah was named assistant athletic director for women’s basketball in October of 2022. She joins the Musketeers from KOD Skills Academy in Charlotte, N.C.
Abdullah was the director of basketball operations/counselor for student-athletes from 2012-22 at KOD Skills Academy. She also served as the NBA Pre-Draft Director of Basketball Operations.
Abdullah oversaw the day-to-day operations of the men’s and women’s basketball programs and managed their finances (budget management, purchasing and travel arrangements). She also assisted in creating academic plans for the student-athletes and assisted with compliance.
The Anchorage, Alaska, native earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Siena in 2007.
Abdullah was the director of basketball operations/counselor for student-athletes from 2012-22 at KOD Skills Academy. She also served as the NBA Pre-Draft Director of Basketball Operations.
Abdullah oversaw the day-to-day operations of the men’s and women’s basketball programs and managed their finances (budget management, purchasing and travel arrangements). She also assisted in creating academic plans for the student-athletes and assisted with compliance.
The Anchorage, Alaska, native earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Siena in 2007.







