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G E T T I N G T O K N OW
AHMED
Instagram, snapchat, or twitter?
Chipotle, Q’doba, or Moe’s?
Chipotle
Who is your biggest inspiration?
Mama Hill
Favorite movie?
Love Don’t Cost a Thing
Why did you choose to come to Virginia Tech?
Coach Buzz
What’s your favorite restaurant in Blacksburg?
Joe’s Diner
Who’s the best cook on the team?
Matt
Favorite NBA player?
Russell Westbrook
Any hidden talents?
I can draw and sing
Last show you binge watched on Netflix/TV?
Drake & Josh
Who’s the best dancer on the team?
Me
What motivates you when you’re pushed to your limits?
My daughter
What’s your favorite place in the world?
The gym
What are your goals for this year? Basketball or otherwise?
To win
Funniest teammate?
Johnny
How are you planning to #getB3TTER this season?
I am going to take care of my body and put in work everyday
Do you have a nickname?
Young Savage, Med
HIGH SCHOOL / JUCO
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Played three years at Aquinas High School after transferring following his freshman year
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Is the third-leading scorer in the state of Georgia, scoring 3,024 points through his high school career
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Helped his team to a 22-7 record and state semifinal appearance as a senior
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Was a three-time All-Area and two-time All-State honoree
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Helped his team claim conference and regional championships as a junior, averaging 30.0 ppg and 12.0 rpg
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Was a four-star recruit according to ESPN, 24-7 Sports and
Rivals.com•
Played AAU for Southern Stampede
Year
GP-GS Min-Avg. FGM-FGA -Pct. 3FG-FGA-Pct.
FTM-FTA -Pct.
Off. Def.Reb-Avg.
A TO Blk Stl TP Avg.
2014-15 33 30 978 29.6 99 248 .399 32 83 .386 58 84 .690 35 87 122 3.7 51 51 4 15 288 8.7
2015-16
Redshirted
TOTAL 33 30 978 29.6 99 248 .399 32 83 .386 58 84 .690 35 87 122 3.7 51 51 4 15 288 8.7