University of Massachusets Athletics

2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster

Abdullah Ahmed
Jersey Number 1

Abdullah Ahmed

  • Position:
    Forward/Center
  • Height:
    6-10
  • Weight:
    220
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Cairo, Egypt
  • High School:
    Westchester Knicks
  • Prev School:
    BYU
2025-26 (Sophomore at BYU):
  • Appeared in 20 games with one start for BYU, averaging 1.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.
  • Established himself as one of BYU's top rim protectors, recording two five-block games and two four-block games during the season.
  • Posted five-block performances against Arizona State and Colorado.
  • Finished with 25 conference blocks, ranking among the top single-season shot-blocking performances in BYU history.
  • Scored six points with three rebounds against Utah Utes and added five points and three rebounds vs. Houston.
  • Logged double-digit minutes in 13 contests during the season.

Westchester Knicks (G League):
  • Played 54 career games for the Westchester Knicks.
  • Helped the Westchester Knicks capture back-to-back NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament championships.
  • Averaged 4.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 15 games (eight starts) during the 2024-25 G League season.
  • Posted averages of 5.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks during the 2023-24 campaign.

International Basketball:
  • Internationally, helped Egypt win the FIBA U16 African Championship title in 2019.
  • Averaged 12.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game during the championship run.
  • Recorded a dominant 29-point, 22-rebound double-double against Angola during group play.
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