Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Every week we bring you a list of the top former Aggies players who continue their career in pro basketball.
#1. Experienced champion Ahmad Abdullah, a 6'1'' point guard aged 32, who graduated from NC A&T in 2016 and currently plays professionally in the TBL, made a significant contribution to the Raleigh Firebirds' nail-biting 119-118 victory over the Fayetteville Liberty in a crucial game on Saturday night. Despite the Fayetteville Liberty's strong 11-10 record, Abdullah's performance on the court was pivotal in securing the win for his team. Scoring 7 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and providing 2 assists in 23 minutes of play, Abdullah showcased his skills and leadership, demonstrating why he is a valued member of the Raleigh Firebirds. This victory marked the team's third consecutive win, highlighting their momentum as they head towards the playoffs. The game between the Raleigh Firebirds and the Fayetteville Liberty was highly anticipated, as both teams were among the top 2 ranked teams in the South Atlantic group. With a somewhat modest 14-4 record this season, the Raleigh Firebirds relied on Abdullah's experience and expertise to outperform their opponents. The Regular Season in The Basketball League has already concluded, with Abdullah's team finishing strong. Abdullah's overall performance this season has been impressive, with averages of 7.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the 16 games he has played so far. His consistent contributions have undoubtedly played a crucial role in leading his team to victory and ultimately being crowned as the champion.
Other former North Carolina A&T State University players, who play in pro basketball:
Ibrahim Sylla (6'8''-C-1995, played in 2018-19) plays for Piratas de Quebradillas in Puerto Rican BSN
Jason Murphy (6'9''-C-2000, played in 2023-25) plays for Los Leones in Chilean LNB
Demetric Horton (6'5''-G, played in 2021-23) plays for Brussels Basketball in Belgian Pro Basketball League
Ronald Jackson Jr. (6'8''-F-1997, played in 2018-20) plays for Rogaska in Slovenian Liga OTP banka
Japhet Kadji (6'7''-F-1995, played in 2016-16) played for Ecole in Cameroonian D1 few monts ago
Joshea Singleton (6'4''-F-1991, played in 2015-16) plays for Winston-Salem Wolves in the ECBL
David Beatty (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2021-22) played for Reading Rebels in the TBL last year
Aaren Edmead (5'10''-PG-1996, played in 2016-19) played for New York Hoop Dragons in the ABA last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of North Carolina A&T State University basketball alumni.
Ahmad Abdullah is last week best Aggies alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @raleighfirebirds)
