Ahmad Starks facts for kids
Starks playing for Illinois in 2014
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| No. 3 – Pelister | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 11, 1992 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2015 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| League | Macedonian First League |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | Eco Örebro |
| 2017 | North-West Tasmania Thunder |
| 2017–2019 | KW Titans |
| 2019–present | Pelister |
Ahmad Starks is an American professional basketball player. He was born on September 11, 1992. He currently plays for Pelister in the Macedonian First League. Before becoming a professional, Starks played college basketball for two different universities: Oregon State University and the University of Illinois.
High School Basketball Star
Ahmad Starks was a very talented basketball player in high school. He attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago, Illinois. As a junior, he helped his team win a big championship. They won the 4A Illinois High School Boys Basketball Championship by beating Waukegan High School 69–66.
Starks was a highly sought-after player by many colleges. He decided to commit to Oregon State in August 2008. During his senior year, he continued to play great. He averaged 16.1 points, 6.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game. His team made it to the state championship again but lost to Simeon Career Academy.
College Journey
Ahmad Starks played for Oregon State for three seasons. He became a record-holder there for making the most three-pointers in the school's history. He started in 73 games and averaged 10.4 points per game as a junior.
After his junior year, Starks decided to transfer to the University of Illinois. He wanted to be closer to his grandmother who was not well. The NCAA did not allow him to play right away. So, he had to take a redshirt year during the 2013–14 season. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. In his final college year (2014–15), Starks started in 20 games for Illinois. He averaged 7.7 points per game.
Professional Career
After college, Ahmad Starks began his professional basketball career.
- 2015–2016: He played for Eco Örebro in the Basketligan in Sweden. He averaged 15.6 points per game during this season.
- 2017: In April, Starks signed with the North-West Tasmania Thunder. This team plays in the South East Australian Basketball League. Later that year, in December, he joined the KW Titans. They are part of the National Basketball League of Canada.
- 2019–Present: Starks has been playing for Pelister in the Macedonian First League since 2019.
