UMass Stars Soar in Canada | UMass Minutemen Basketball News

Two UMass basketball stars, big man Abdullah Ahmed and freshman phenom Christian Martin, are crushing it overseas with USA East Coast—winning their opener 79-75 in Montreal. Led by assistant coach Brian Steele (who’s stepping into the head coach role), this veteran program has taken college players to 15 countries since 2006 to prep for international competition. Ahmed, a 6’10” transfer from BYU with G League block pedigree, is dominating the paint, while Martin, son of UMass head coach Frank Martin and a high school standout, brings elite athleticism. With Steele’s deep ties to the Martin family—from his time at South Carolina to the Final Four—it’s a perfect blend of experience, culture, and growth on the global stage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2f0eba15f986b62