Professional Career:
Khalil Ahmad has played more than 260 professional games across the CEBL, Denmark’s Basketligaen, Israel’s I-BSL, Belgium/Netherlands’ BNXT League, and Italy’s Legadue Gold, averaging 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
2025-26: Ahmad appeared in 21 games for Maccabi Rishon Lezion in Israel’s I-BSL and Winner Cup, averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals in 28.9 minutes per game. He recorded a season-high 32 points against Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem and added a season-best 7 assists versus GreenTops Netanya. Previous to his time with Maccabi Rishon, in 2025 Ahmad played an instrumental role in leading the Niagara River Lions to their second consecutive CEBL title earning himself a place on All CEBL Second Team.
2024-2025: Ahmad delivered a standout season with Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro in Italy, averaging 21.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.0 steals across 34 games. He recorded a season-high 37 points and played a key role in securing a championship, earning Finals MVP honours. Adding to his success Ahmad earned his first CEBL championship with the Niagara River Lions and earning All CEBL First team honours for the third time.
2023-2024: While competing with Telenet BC Oostende in the BNXT League, Ahmad averaged 15.4 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 rebounds over 41 games, helping lead the club to a league championship while showcasing elite scoring efficiency, including a 37-point performance on 15-of-16 shooting.
2022-2023: Splitting time between Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Israel and the Niagara River Lions, Ahmad averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.7 rebounds across 54 games. In CEBL play, he led the River Lions in scoring (18.9), assists (6.0), and steals (2.4), highlighting his all-around impact.
2021-2022: Ahmad began his professional career with Horsens IC in Denmark and the Niagara River Lions, averaging 20.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.4 rebounds across 55 games while starting every game he played and establishing himself as a primary offensive option.
College Career:
At Cal State Fullerton, Ahmad scored 1,768 career points (third all-time in program history) and earned multiple All-Big West Second Team honours (2018, 2019), Big West Freshman of the Year (2016), and Big West All-Tournament selections (2018, 2019). Averaged 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.6 steals over 117 games.
Personal:
Born in Anaheim, California, Ahmad is the son of Tariq and Michelle and has a younger sister, Aliyah. His cousin is three-time NCAA Champion and all-time 3-point leader Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis. Ahmad played four years of varsity basketball at Centennial High School, winning back-to-back Big VIII League championships and advancing deep into the CIF playoffs. Ahmad is a two-time CEBL Champion, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Clutch Player of the Year, CEBL Player of the Year (2022), Defensive Player of the Year (2023), three-time First Team All-CEBL (2022–2024), Scoring Champion (2022), and Steals Leader (2023). Off the court, he enjoys Drake, J. Cole, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, enchiladas, sushi, salmon, Titan Gym, Percy Jackson books, and the movie Treasure Planet.
Pro Stats
| Year | Team | League | GP | PPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | TO | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | Keflavik | Iceland-Subway League | 21 | 19.1 | 54.0% | 29.5% | 80.7% | 4.6 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| 2021/22 | Horsens IC | Basketligaen (DEN 1) | 33 | 19.1 | 58.7% | 24.8% | 78.1% | 4.7 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| 2021/22 | Niagara River Lions | CEBL | 22 | 20.8 | 48.4% | 33.0% | 82.0% | 4.1 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| 2022/23 | H.Be'er Sheva | Israeli Basketball Premier League | 41 | 10.5 | 47.7% | 30.7% | 78.4% | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| 2023/24 | Telenet BC Oostende | BCL-Eu | 42 | 17 | 52.7% | 38.2% | 81.6% | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| 2023/24 | Niagara River Lions | CEBL | 15 | 20.3 | 45% | 35.3% | 76.4% | 3.6 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| 2024/25 | Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro | Leaguedue Gold | 40 | 21.7 | 46% | 32% | 82% | 4.3 | 3.11 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| 2024/25 | Niagara River Lions | CEBL | 22 | 19.8 | 38.6% | 35.5% | 76.6% | 3.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2025/26 | Maccabi Rishon Lezion | Winners Cup | 4 | 10.5 | 45.2% | 30.8% | 83.3% | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2025/26 | Maccabi Rishon Lezion | Israeli Basketball Premier League | 17 | 16.5 | 46.2% | 28.6% | 88.9% | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 |