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BOYS BASKETBALL

Azmar Abdullah

Guard
BISHOP HENDRICKEN HS
WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

22.8

Average Points (per game)

3.8

Average Rebounds (per game)

5.6

Average Assists (per game)

1.8

Average Steals (per game)
“He is lights-out from behind the 3-point line, highlighted by his 47-point performance against us this year. He handles the ball the majority of the game, can get to the rim, create his own shot and is tremendous in transition.”
John Kavanagh
Head Coach head coach at Classical High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior guard had averaged 22.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game this season, leading the Hawks to a 23-4 record and a berth in the state tournament semifinals. Abdullah scored a career-high 47 points in a victory earlier this season, hitting a school-record 10 shots from 3-point range on 11 attempts. He scored 20 or more points 17 times through 27 games, and 30 or more in six of those contests.

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Academic Achievement

Abdullah has maintained a 3.06 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided on a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Abdullah has volunteered locally the past three years with a Christmas toy drive, and on behalf of a soup kitchen. He also has donated his time at various basketball camps.