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He's living out every Somali kid's dream': How Toronto's Ahmed Ali overcame all odds to become an NCAA basketball player
Washington State Men's Basketball - A familiar lineup tonight. Here are our starters: #2-CJ Elleby #3-Robert Franks #13-Jeff Pollard #23-Ahmed Ali #24-Viont'e Daniels #GoCougs | Facebook
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Warrior Beat: Washington State guard Ahmed Ali joining Hawaii men's basketball team – Hawaii Warrior World
Washington State Men's Basketball - Welcome to WSU, Ahmed! We're happy to announce Ahmed Ali as the newest member of our signing class! Story: https://bit.ly/2wOQ0n9 GO COUGS! | Facebook
![PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 09: Portland Pilots guard Ahmed Ali (2) calls the offensive play during a WCC conference basketball game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Portland Pilots on January 9, 2021 at the Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo ... PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 09: Portland Pilots guard Ahmed Ali (2) calls the offensive play during a WCC conference basketball game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Portland Pilots on January 9, 2021 at the Chiles Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo ...](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/2np374g/portland-or-january-09-portland-pilots-guard-ahmed-ali-2-calls-the-offensive-play-during-a-wcc-conference-basketball-game-between-the-gonzaga-bulldogs-and-portland-pilots-on-january-9-2021-at-the-chiles-center-in-portland-oregon-photo-by-brian-murphyicon-sportswire-icon-sportswire-via-ap-images-2np374g.jpg)