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Jersey Number 23
Benjamin Ahmed
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Kogi State, Nigeria
- High School:
- Putnam Science Academy (CT)
2026-27 (Sophomore):
Skilled Nigerian big man has a big 7-foot-3 wingspan and a motor to match… One of four Cowboy returners, finished his freshman season strong, averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds over the last six games after joining the starting lineup... Won two national prep school championships in three seasons at Putnam Science Academy and finished as the program's all-time scoring and rebounding leader… A consensus four-star recruit, ranked as high as No. 54 in the Class of 2025 by Rivals.
2025-26 (Freshman):
Missed the first 10 games of the season to a preseason foot injury but returned in late December and eventually played his way into the starting lineup… Appeared in 21 games with seven starts, including six straight to finish the year, during which he averaged 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per contest… For the season, put up 4.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 12.6 minutes… Shot 55.4% from the field… On a per-40-minute basis, averaged 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds, including 5.6 offensive boards-per-40… Scored in double-figures four times – all during the month of March – with a season-high 16 in the first-round NIT win over Davidson (Mar. 17)… Finished with 10 points and five boards to key an overtime win at UCF (Mar. 3)… Supplied 11 points without missing a shot in the regular season finale against No. 7 Houston (Mar. 7), sinking 3-of-3 field goals and 5-of-5 free throws… Made his collegiate debut against Kansas City on Dec. 18 and needed less than two seconds to score his first basket, sticking back a missed free throw for the first of his six points and seven rebounds.
Lutz on Ahmed:
"Ben is a physical, left-handed post player who is coming to us from one of the best prep school programs in the country. He's a hard worker and a relentless rebounder who understands what it takes to prepare, compete and win at the highest levels, having played in three straight national title games.”
High School:
A four-star recruit, ranked as high as No. 54 nationally and No. 4 among centers by Rivals… Announced his OSU commitment in early March, 2025… Attended Putnam Science Academy in northeastern Connecticut for his last three years of high school… Helped his team reach the finals in three straight Prep Championships with titles in 2023 and 2025… Was a double-double machine for the Mustangs, finishing as the program’s all-time scoring and rebounding leader with more than 1,500 points and 1,000 boards… As a senior, averaged 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting better than 57% from the field… Was named MVP of the 2025 National Prep Championship following a 20-point performance in the title game… As a junior, set new single-season school records for total points (654) and rebounds (422)… Coached by Tom Espinoza.
Personal:
Born in Nigeria... Birthday is March 30.... Came to the United States at the age of 16 to play for Putnam Science Academy... Chose OSU after watching another former Putnam big man, Abou Ousmane, thrive in Steve Lutz's system... Son of Benjamin and Mery Ahmed... Youngest of seven children... Credits his experience as a youth soccer player with helping to develop his footwork on the basketball court... Plans to major in management and information systems.
Skilled Nigerian big man has a big 7-foot-3 wingspan and a motor to match… One of four Cowboy returners, finished his freshman season strong, averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds over the last six games after joining the starting lineup... Won two national prep school championships in three seasons at Putnam Science Academy and finished as the program's all-time scoring and rebounding leader… A consensus four-star recruit, ranked as high as No. 54 in the Class of 2025 by Rivals.
2025-26 (Freshman):
Missed the first 10 games of the season to a preseason foot injury but returned in late December and eventually played his way into the starting lineup… Appeared in 21 games with seven starts, including six straight to finish the year, during which he averaged 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per contest… For the season, put up 4.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 12.6 minutes… Shot 55.4% from the field… On a per-40-minute basis, averaged 15.5 points and 11.4 rebounds, including 5.6 offensive boards-per-40… Scored in double-figures four times – all during the month of March – with a season-high 16 in the first-round NIT win over Davidson (Mar. 17)… Finished with 10 points and five boards to key an overtime win at UCF (Mar. 3)… Supplied 11 points without missing a shot in the regular season finale against No. 7 Houston (Mar. 7), sinking 3-of-3 field goals and 5-of-5 free throws… Made his collegiate debut against Kansas City on Dec. 18 and needed less than two seconds to score his first basket, sticking back a missed free throw for the first of his six points and seven rebounds.
Lutz on Ahmed:
"Ben is a physical, left-handed post player who is coming to us from one of the best prep school programs in the country. He's a hard worker and a relentless rebounder who understands what it takes to prepare, compete and win at the highest levels, having played in three straight national title games.”
High School:
A four-star recruit, ranked as high as No. 54 nationally and No. 4 among centers by Rivals… Announced his OSU commitment in early March, 2025… Attended Putnam Science Academy in northeastern Connecticut for his last three years of high school… Helped his team reach the finals in three straight Prep Championships with titles in 2023 and 2025… Was a double-double machine for the Mustangs, finishing as the program’s all-time scoring and rebounding leader with more than 1,500 points and 1,000 boards… As a senior, averaged 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds while shooting better than 57% from the field… Was named MVP of the 2025 National Prep Championship following a 20-point performance in the title game… As a junior, set new single-season school records for total points (654) and rebounds (422)… Coached by Tom Espinoza.
Personal:
Born in Nigeria... Birthday is March 30.... Came to the United States at the age of 16 to play for Putnam Science Academy... Chose OSU after watching another former Putnam big man, Abou Ousmane, thrive in Steve Lutz's system... Son of Benjamin and Mery Ahmed... Youngest of seven children... Credits his experience as a youth soccer player with helping to develop his footwork on the basketball court... Plans to major in management and information systems.
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