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BYU’s Abdullah Ahmed to Debut Monday After NCAA Grants Three Years of Eligibility

The former G League center enrolled for the Winter term to bolster BYU's interior defense before conference play.

Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) drives past Clemson Tigers forward Jake Wahlin (10) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
BYU head coach Kevin Young calls out to his players during an NCAA basketball game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

Overview

  • Ahmed will make his first BYU appearance Monday against Eastern Washington in the Cougars’ final nonconference game in Provo.
  • He enrolled for the Winter semester after missing 12 games and is cleared to play the rest of the season.
  • The NCAA approved three years of eligibility for Ahmed under its recent approach to former G League players.
  • His arrival adds needed depth behind starting center Keba Keita and increases lineup flexibility versus bigger frontcourts.
  • He posted about 4 points, 5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks with the G League’s Westchester Knicks, drew praise from coach Kevin Young for rim protection, and guard KJ Perry will redshirt under academic rules.