Ahmad Clark

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Ahmad Clark
KK Feniks 2010 Skopje
PositionPoint guard
LeaguePrva A Liga
Personal information
Born (1997-01-09) January 9, 1997 (age 27)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentKK Feniks 2010 Skopje
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-America East (2020)
  • Third-team All-America East (2019)

Ahmad Clark (born January 9, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for KK Feniks 2010 Skopje of the Prva A Liga. He played college basketball for Albany.

High school career[edit]

Clark attended DeMatha Catholic High School. He joined the varsity basketball team as a junior. Clark rarely played on the team, which was one of the best in the country headlined by NBA player Markelle Fultz. However, he impressed coach Mike Jones with his personality, and Jones considered him skilled despite his infrequent usage. Clark took a postgraduate season at DME Academy. Finding that he had no Division I offers, he committed to St. Petersburg College.[1]

College career[edit]

Clark had a successful freshman season at St. Petersburg, averaging 16.5 points per game and leading the team to a 27–8 record.[2] He transferred to Albany following the season, choosing the Great Danes over Morgan State.[1] Clark played sparingly as a sophomore, serving as a backup to Joe Cremo, and averaged 3.7 points per game.[3] He considered transferring after the season, but was persuaded to remain at Albany by his family and St. Petersburg coach Earnest Crumbley.[4] On November 17, 2018, he set career-highs with 30 points and seven assists in a 75–66 win against Canisius.[5] Clark averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game as a junior, earning Third Team All-America East honors.[6] He started the first 26 games of the season but came off the bench for the final six, struggling with turnovers but remaining an offensive weapon.[7] Clark struggled with hamstring tendinitis during his senior season.[1] On January 11, 2020, he set a single-game school record 19-of-24 free throws and finished with 28 points in a 76–70 victory over Maine.[8] As a senior, Clark averaged 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game.[9] He was named to the Second Team All-America East.[10]

Professional career[edit]

Clark signed his first professional contract with KK Feniks 2010 Skopje of the Prva A Liga on August 27, 2021.[11]

Personal life[edit]

Clark is the son of Darren and Emily Clark. His older brother Darren Jr. played basketball at DeMatha Catholic High School.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Kelly, Michael (February 28, 2020). "UAlbany basketball's Clark earns senior night spotlight". Daily Gazette. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Wilkin, Tim (June 6, 2017). "Three players leave UAlbany men's basketball team". Times Union. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Kelly, Michael (November 7, 2019). "UAlbany men's basketball to lean on Clark". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  4. ^ Dougherty, Pete (December 24, 2018). "Ahmad Clark has emerged as UAlbany's best player". Times Union. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "Clark's career-best 30 points leads Albany over Canisius". ESPN. Associated Press. November 17, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Kelly, Michael (November 7, 2019). "UAlbany's Clark, Siena's Pickett nominated for men's basketball award". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  7. ^ Kelly, Michael (October 25, 2019). "UAlbany basketball's Clark set for senior season". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "Clark sets free throw record, Albany tops Maine 76–70". ESPN. Associated Press. January 11, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  9. ^ Kelly, Michael (December 27, 2020). "Point guards start strong for UAlbany men's basketball". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  10. ^ "Lamb's Second Player of Year Honor Highlights 2019–20 Men's #AEHoops Honors" (Press release). America East Conference. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  11. ^ Najdovski, Darko (August 27, 2021). "Clark inks at KK Feniks 2010 Skopje at the beginning of his pro career". Eurobasket. Retrieved September 13, 2021.

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