Aminu Mohammed produced a strong freshman campaign with the Georgetown Hoyas, and the 20-year-old is aiming to continue that run to the NBA.
Mohammed was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to the United States at 14. He then achieved tremendous success at Greenwood Laboratory School in Springfield, Missouri, becoming Gatorade Player of the Year in the state as a sophomore.
He eventually added McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic honors to his resume. He became a five-star recruit and committed to play at Georgetown over the likes of Georgia, Indiana and Kansas State among others.
Mohammed, who was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team, averaged 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 31 games. He became just the ninth freshman since 1972 to lead the Hoyas in rebounding, and the first since Otto Porter Jr. in 2012.
Now, Mohammed is preparing to continue his journey to the NBA.
🙏🏿🙏🏿🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/j2jwkHL5Pz
— Aminu Mohammed (@Aminumo2424) June 1, 2022
He enters the draft regarded for his versatility and ability to guard multiple positions with his 6-foot-11 wingspan. He was among the standouts at the draft combine last month, averaging 15 points, five rebounds, three assists and one block in two scrimmage games.
Mohammed has worked out for several teams ahead of the draft, including the Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards among others. He is diligently showcasing himself on and off the court throughout the process in an effort to impress those watching.
Rookie Wire caught up with Mohammed to discuss the pre-draft process, what he is looking to showcase to teams, his collegiate season and much more.
Please note: This interview was minorly edited in its transcript for clarity