Esa Ahmad
Position: 4/5
Height: 203cm/6’8”
Weight: 104kg
Date of Birth: 09/10/1996
College: West Virginia
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Esa Ahmad is a versatile 6'8" (2.03m) forward known for his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. With a solid all-around skill set, Ahmad is effective as a scorer, capable of finishing at the rim, shooting from mid-range, and stretching the floor with his outside shot. His strong defensive instincts, combined with his size and athleticism, allow him to guard multiple positions, making him a valuable asset in various lineups. Ahmad's basketball IQ, along with his rebounding and playmaking skills, add to his well-rounded game, making him a reliable and adaptable forward.
Achievements
HS Associated Press Division I All-Ohio Boys Basketball Second Team -2013
HS Player of the Year for the Northeast Lakes District -2014, 15
Associated Press Division I All-Ohio Boys Basketball First Team -2014, 15
HS Player of the Year by Cleveland.com -2014, 15
Kevin Durant Skills Academy in Washington, DC -2014
LeBron James Skills Academy in Las Vegas, NV -2014
HS Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division and a regional Final -2015
Big 12 Regular Season Runner-Up -2016
Big 12 Tournament Finalist -2016, 17, 18
Big 12 Regular Season Co-Runner-Up -2017, 18
NCAA Sweet 16 -2017, 18
Big 12 Tournament Semifinals -2019
Cyprus Supercup Finalist -2020
Cyprus League All-Star Game -2020
Eurobasket.com All-Cyprus League Third Team -2020
Cyprus League Regular Season Runner-Up -2020
Hungarian U20 League Finalist -2021
HS Ranked in the Top 45 in the Class of 2015 by ESPN.com
Eurobasket.com All-German ProA Honorable Mention -2024
Basketball Career & Stats
2013-2014: Shaker Heights, OH / Shaker Heights High School: 26.5ppg, 11.5rpg, 3.5apg, 2.0bpg, 2.0spg
2014: All-Ohio Red (AAU)
2014-2015: Shaker Heights, OH / Shaker Heights High School: 23.3ppg, 10.2rpg, 3.6apg, 2.5bpg, 1.6spg
2015-2016: West Virginia University (NCAA, starting five): 34 games: 4.9ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.5apg
2016-2017: West Virginia University (NCAA, starting five): 34 games: 11.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 49.4%, 3PT: 39.5%, FT: 67.9%
2017-2018: West Virginia University (NCAA, starting five): 21 games: 10.2ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 49.6%, 3PT: 30.6%, FT: 69.7%
2018: declared for the NBA Draft 2018 early entry, withdrew before the deadline
2018-2019: West Virginia University (NCAA, starting five): 23 games: 12.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 53.1%, 3PT: 24.0%, FT: 65.1%
2019-2020: Petrolina AEK Larnaca (Cyprus-OPAP Basket League, starting five): 19 games: 11.8ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 31.7%, FT: 76.9%
2020-2021: Alba Fehervar (Hungary-A Division): 24 games: 13.6ppg, 6.9rpg, 1.1apg, FGP: 64.0%, 3PT: 44.8%, FT: 66.2%
2021-2022: In Mar.'22 signed at Atenas Cordoba (Argentina-La Liga): 11 games: 1.9ppg, 1.3rpg
2022-2023: BC Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (Austria-BSL), only pre-season
2023-2024: BBC Bayreuth (Germany-ProA, starting five): 30 games: 14.2ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 62.3%, 3PT: 26.5%, FT: 74.8%; BBL Cup: 1 game: 9pts, 4reb, 1ast
2024: Best Virginia (West Virginia Alumni, starting five) (The Basketball Tournament): 2 games: 13.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.0spg
2024-2025: In Dec.’24 signed at BK KVIS Pardubice (Czech Republic-NBL): 19 games: 11.9ppg. 5.4rpg. 1.1apg. 2FGP: 62.3%, 3PT: 39.5%, FT: 68.4%