MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Ahmad Rand, a 6-foot-8 forward from USC Salkehatchie, signed a National Letter of Intent Thursday to play for the University of Memphis men's basketball team.
Rand becomes the first signee for the 2020 recruiting class. He is ranked the No. 11 junior college player in the nation by 247Sports and No. 41 by jucorecruiting.com.
Rand was a defensive standout for USC Salkehatchie, located in Allendale, S.C. He led the NJCAA in blocks the past two seasons, including an average of five blocks per game last season as a sophomore.
An outstanding leaper, Rand averaged 9.