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BYU Lands Former G League Center Abdullah Ahmed After NCAA Clears Eligibility

The 22-year-old was cleared under a recent NCAA interpretation that allows certain ex–G League players to regain college eligibility.

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BYU fans cheer on the Cougars during game against the Texas Longhorns Jan. 27, 2024, at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
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Overview

  • Ahmed committed Tuesday, choosing Kevin Young’s program over Houston, according to recruiting reporter Joe Tipton.
  • He is reported to have two to three years of eligibility remaining after the NCAA clearance.
  • Reports indicate he will join BYU now as a redshirt and is expected to first play in the 2026-27 season.
  • The 6-foot-10 Egyptian center spent the past two seasons with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League.
  • The move reflects a new pathway created by the NCAA’s expenses-based view of most G League pay, drawing criticism from some coaches as Young defends the approach.