FULLERTON, Calif. – Centennial High School's Khalil Ahmad committed to the Cal State Fullerton men's basketball program as second-year head coach Dedrique Taylor announced his first national letter of intent for the 2015 class on Friday.
SG • 6-4 • 185 • Corona, Calif. • Centennial (Corona) High School
Three-star recruit as rated by ESPN.com…led Centennial to the CIF State Boys Playoff championship game in Sacramento during his junior season…the Huskies finished the season with a 29-4 record under head coach Josh Giles…claimed a Big VIII League championship with a 10-0 record…the team finished the season ranked 23rd in the nation and eighth in the state as rated by MaxPreps.com…four-year member of the varsity squad…scouting services in Southern California have said Ahmad is one of the most improved prospects in the area from his junior to senior year.
Quote from Head Coach Dedrique Taylor
"We are extremely excited to have Khalil join the Titan basketball family," Taylor said. "His addition bolsters the Titan basketball brand. Khalil is a great student and provides us with good size, shooting and ball-handling ability. He comes from a very tradition-rich high school right here in our back yard, and we are very fortunate to have him join us."
The 2014-15 season begins tonight as Cal State Fullerton travels to Santa Clara. The Titans will play at New Mexico on Sunday before returning to Titan Gym for their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 22 against San Jose State.
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