Bashir Ahmed - SF - JFK - Bronx, NY - ST. JOHN'S

http://nychoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1494141#sthash.GDz7wDys.dpbs

He had a phenomenal year for the Knights averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds a game playing as a hybrid 3/4 type for the Bronx school. On Friday he continued to prove why he is one of the best, helping lead the PSAL to the Mayor's Cup title with 20 points. We caught up with Ahmed after the game to get the scoop as to what's going on with his recruitment.

With his numbers, and the fact he played with New Heights 17's last summer,  you would think Ahmed would be rolling with interest and offers, but academic question marks have held him back, though he says he is starting to receive some attention now.

"I have an offer from Norfolk State, and St. John's, Providence, and Iona are showing interest." Ahmed said.

Have we ever gotten a New Heights kid? Quite a range of schools there! Beware of academic questions.

Obekpa ran with New Heights last spring during the April live periods if that counts I believe.

John isn't Bashir a 2014 kid?

Obekpa ran with New Heights last spring during the April live periods if that counts I believe.

That's right, thanks.

He quite possibly can be maybe i read the article wrong. It's early LOL.

Saw him last night at wheelchair, needs to add some weight. Good skills , scoring machine , legit 6'4.5. Heard he has no grades though and is 19 already. Probably headed to juco

Obekpa ran with New Heights last spring during the April live periods if that counts I believe.

So did Felix

For those interested he matches up with isaiah whitehead tonight in the final bronx vs Brooklyn , York college 8pm wheelchair classic final

“@GothamHoops: @GlennSanabria of @NewHeightsNYC discusses @TheHoopGroup Philly Jam Fest, @BKYSC Spring Invitational and more http://www.gothamhoops.com/?p=6017”

"Bashir Ahmed, New Heights (John F. Kennedy): Ahmed undoubtedly made his presence felt throughout the tournament. The electrifying 6-6 wing sparked an incredible come-from-behind victory over the New Jersey Playaz to move onto the 17U Gold Bracket semi-finals on Saturday. Ahmed’s phenomenal athleticism was on display as well, causing havoc for opponents on both ends of the floor."

“@TheRecruitScoop: 2014 New Heights (NY) wing Bashir Ahmed has been terrific at drawing contact in the lane here at the #RUMBLE2013. He's versatile & athletic.”

Doesn't appear he is BE level, but who knows.

“@TheRecruitScoop: Here's my recap of the top performers from this weekend's Rumble in the Bronx - http://recruitscoop.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1514162”

Bashir Ahmed, New Heights, 2014 6-foot-6 wing - Ahmed is long, athletic and always in attack mode. A leader by his play on the court, and will to win, the New York native excels at making contact in order to finish at the basket, or simply get to the free throw line. Ahmed will likely enroll at The Robinson School (NJ) for his final year, but his recruitment is off to a strong start this spring. He holds three offers: Iona, Hofstra and Manhattan. Schools such as Delaware, Quinnipiac, Wagner, Creighton, Buffalo and Oklahoma State have shown interest. The rising senior hopes to begin taking visits at the conclusion of the July Live Period.

“@JonRothstein: The Robinson School's Bashir Ahmed has committed to Iona, per a source. 6-7.”

“@JonRothstein: The Robinson School's Bashir Ahmed has committed to Iona, per a source. 6-7.”

He is no where near 6'7

Quote from: paultzman on August 12, 2013, 05:34:40 PM

“@JonRothstein: The Robinson School's Bashir Ahmed has committed to Iona, per a source. 6-7.”

He is no where near 6'7

Ya he would be 8 foot tall if he went to St Johns

Quote from: Chilleb on August 13, 2013, 12:55:45 AM

Quote from: paultzman on August 12, 2013, 05:34:40 PM

“@JonRothstein: The Robinson School's Bashir Ahmed has committed to Iona, per a source. 6-7.”

He is no where near 6'7

Ya he would be 8 foot tall if he went to St Johns

If he went to sju he would have been a top 100 recruit.

Quote from: Chilleb on August 13, 2013, 12:55:45 AM

Quote from: paultzman on August 12, 2013, 05:34:40 PM

“@JonRothstein: The Robinson School's Bashir Ahmed has committed to Iona, per a source. 6-7.”

He is no where near 6'7

Ya he would be 8 foot tall if he went to St Johns

and shoot bolts of lightning out of his arse

Quote from: Marco Baldi on August 13, 2013, 07:44:51 PM

Quote from: Chilleb on August 13, 2013, 12:55:45 AM

Quote from: paultzman on August 12, 2013, 05:34:40 PM

“@JonRothstein: The Robinson School's Bashir Ahmed has committed to Iona, per a source. 6-7.”

He is no where near 6'7

Ya he would be 8 foot tall if he went to St Johns

and shoot bolts of lightning out of his arse

Hahahha. Post of the year candidate

“@TheRecruitScoop: 2014 Iona commit Bashir Ahmed of Robinson School has re-opened his recruitment, per a source.”

“@TheRecruitScoop: Since opening up his recruitment from Iona, 2014 Robinson School (NJ) wing Bashir Ahmed has received offers from Kansas State & Dayton.”

“@TheRecruitScoop: 2014 Iona commit Bashir Ahmed of Robinson School has re-opened his recruitment, per a source.”

“@TheRecruitScoop: Since opening up his recruitment from Iona, 2014 Robinson School (NJ) wing Bashir Ahmed has received offers from Kansas State & Dayton.”

The dreaded reopening of recruitment.  Iona at about 2% now, if not zero....I have to go to the Cluess thread to find out what's going on from Baldi