Kennesaw State men’s basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim signed three new players in recent weeks to begin his tenure with the Owls.
Just two months after being named head coach, Abdur-Rahim has been busy scouting local and national talent to help build up the basketball team’s roster for both the present and future.
In addition to the three signings for the upcoming season, 14 high school athletes have been offered scholarships for the season after, and an additional class of 2020 players has already committed to KSU.
The first player to sign under Abdur-Rahim was power forward Armani Harris of Newton High School in Covington, Georgia. At 6 feet 7 inches, Harris will add the important dynamic of height for the Owls.
“I’m really excited about the addition of Armani,” Abdur-Rahim said. “I just love him and who he is — the character he carries himself with. I think from day one he’ll be a fan favorite just because of how hard he plays.”
Harris averaged 19.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game in his senior season, leading to All-Region and All-State honors.
Next to sign for KSU is guard John Ogwuche, who is transferring from the University of New Hampshire. Ogwuche played in 30 games for the Wildcats during the 2017-18 season, averaging 22 minutes per game.
The most recent signing for the Owls is local talent Terrell Burden, who recently graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna. The 5 foot 9-inch point guard will add speed and agility to the roster.
Burden helped Campbell to a state tournament quarterfinal appearance while averaging 17 points and seven assists per game on the season.
“The thing we love about Terrell is his ability to change the pace of the game for us,” Abdur-Rahim said. “Most importantly, Terrell brings a toughness, competitiveness, and swagger that will energize our fan base.”
For the high school class of 2020, Chris Youngblood of East Coweta High School has already committed to KSU, while many other local recruits are expressing interest in joining the Owls.
Abdur-Rahim has also added four new faces to his coaching staff, completing a transformation of the guard from the previous staff.
