Ahmad Clark (born January 9, 1997) is an American professional

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player for

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. He played college basketball for Albany.

High school career

Clark attended

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. 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

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. However, he impressed coach Mike Jones with his personality, and Jones considered him skilled despite his infrequent usage. Clark took a

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. Finding that he had no Division I offers, he committed to

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College career

Clark had a successful freshman season at St. Petersburg, averaging 16.5 points per game and leading the team to a 27–8 record. He transferred to Albany following the season, choosing the Great Danes over Morgan State. Clark played sparingly as a sophomore, serving as a backup to Joe Cremo, and averaged 3.7 points per game. He considered transferring after the season, but was persuaded to remain at Albany by his family and St. Petersburg coach Earnest Crumbley. On November 17, 2018, he set career-highs with 30 points and seven assists in a 75–66 win against

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. Clark averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game as a junior, earning Third Team All-

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honors. 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. Clark struggled with hamstring tendinitis during his senior season. 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

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. As a senior, Clark averaged 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game. He was named to the Second Team All-America East.

Professional career

Clark signed his first professional contract with

of the

on August 27, 2021.

Personal life

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

References

External links

Albany Great Danes bio

St. Petersburg Titans bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Clark, Ahmad 1997 births Living people Albany Great Danes men's basketball players American men's basketball players DeMatha Catholic High School alumni Junior college men's basketball players in the United States Sportspeople from Bowie, Maryland Basketball players from Prince George's County, Maryland Point guards St. Petersburg College alumni