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Cameron Jaleel Oliver (born July 11, 1996) is an American professional
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player for the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the
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(CBA). He played
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for the Nevada Wolf Pack.


High school career

Oliver missed his junior year at Grant Union High School due to an ACL injury, before averaging 21.5 points and ten rebounds as a senior.


College career

Coming out of high school, he committed to Oregon State, but de-committed after a coaching change and eventually sat out the 2014–15 season. He joined the Nevada Wolf Pack for the 2015–16 season, where he enjoyed an outstanding freshman year, averaging 13.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocked shots a game. Oliver was a key part of a Wolf Pack squad that won the College Basketball Invitational that year. He made the All-Mountain West Third Team as well as the All-Defensive Team and was named Freshman of the Year by the MW media. In 2016–17, Oliver saw the floor in 35 games to average 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.8 assists per outing, guiding Nevada to a 28–7 record and the MW Tournament Championship title. For his efforts, Oliver earned All-MWC First Team and Defensive Player of the Year distinction. His 190 blocks in 73 games ranked him third on Nevada's all-time list, when he left after the conclusion of the 2016–17 season. Oliver received the gift of his first child in December 2016 by his Wife Alecia Ashford who been with Oliver every step of the way . Oliver declared for the
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and was invited to the NBA scouting combine in Chicago.


Professional career


Wisconsin Herd (2017–2018)

After going undrafted in
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, Oliver spent the
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and preseason with the
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, but a hand injury in early October led to his release. In November 2017, he joined the
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of the
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.


Delaware 87ers / Blue Coats (2018–2019)

On January 26, 2018, Oliver was traded, alongside Shannon Brown, to the
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in exchange for James Blackmon Jr. and the returning player rights to Russ Smith. In July 2018, Oliver played for the
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during the NBA Summer League. After a training camp stint with the
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, Oliver re-joined the
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for the 2018–19 season. On January 30, 2019, he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a fractured right ankle.


Cairns Taipans (2019–2020)

On July 26, 2019, Oliver signed with the
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in Australia for the 2019–20 NBL season. He was named to the All-NBL Second Team. Oliver averaged 17 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 54 percent from the field.


Ironi Nes Ziona (2020)

On May 14, 2020, Oliver signed with Ironi Nes Ziona of the
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.


Return to Cairns (2020–2021)

On November 16, 2020, Oliver re-signed with the
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on a two-year deal. On April 18, 2021, he left the Taipans to return home for personal reasons. He was later released from the final year of his contract with Cairns.


Houston Rockets (2021)

On May 10, 2021, Oliver signed a 10-day contract with the
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. He averaged 10.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in four games to finish the
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.


South Bay Lakers and Atlanta Hawks (2021–2022)

In August 2021, Oliver joined the
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for the
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and on September 29, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the
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. He was waived on October 15, and on October 23, he was acquired by the
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of the
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as an affiliate player. On December 29, 2021, Oliver signed a 10-day contract with the
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. After his 10-day contract with the Hawks expired, Oliver returned to the
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.


Unicaja (2022)

On February 25, 2022, Oliver signed with Unicaja Malaga of the
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.


Leones de Ponce (2022)

In July 2022, Oliver had a 10-game stint with Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico.


TNT Tropang Giga (2022)

In August 2022, Oliver signed with the
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of the
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(PBA) as the team's import for the 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup.


Third stint with South Bay (2022–2023)

On December 19, 2022, Oliver was reacquired by the
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. On March 5, 2023, Oliver was waived.


Return to Leones de Ponce (2023)

In March 2023, Oliver re-joined Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico.


Zhejiang Lions (2023–2024)

On August 28, 2023, Oliver signed with the
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of the
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. On January 5, 2024, his contract was terminated.


Hong Kong Bulls (2024)

On May 28, 2024, Oliver joined the Hong Kong Bulls of the Chinese National Basketball League. On August 8, 2024, he was replaced by Josh Carlton due to family reasons.


Sydney Kings (2024–2025)

On June 10, 2024, Oliver signed with the
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of the Australian NBL for the 2024–25 season.


Liaoning Flying Leopards (2025–present)

On February 22, 2025, Oliver signed with the Liaoning Flying Leopards.


Career statistics


NBA


Regular season

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References


External links


NBA player profile

Nevada Wolf Pack bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Cameron 1996 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Australia American expatriate basketball people in China American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines American expatriate basketball people in Spain American men's basketball players Atlanta Hawks players Basketball players from Oakland, California Cairns Taipans players Centers (basketball) Delaware 87ers players Delaware Blue Coats players Houston Rockets players Leones de Ponce basketball players Liga ACB players Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball players Philippine Basketball Association imports Power forwards South Bay Lakers players Sydney Kings players TNT Tropang 5G players Undrafted NBA players Wisconsin Herd players Zhejiang Lions players Hong Kong Bulls players American expatriate basketball people in Hong Kong 21st-century American sportsmen Liaoning Flying Leopards players