Mouhamed Gueye, a senior forward from the University of Houston Cougars, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. This marks the first time in school history that a Cougar has been drafted into the NBA.
Gueye, a native of Senegal, began his college career at the University of Houston in 2017. During his three years with the Cougars, Gueye developed into one of the team’s most consistent players. He averaged 11.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game during his senior season, and was named to the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team.
Gueye’s selection by the Hawks is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game. He has worked tirelessly to improve his skills and become a better player. His selection is also a testament to the University of Houston’s basketball program, which has been steadily improving over the past few years.
Gueye will now have the opportunity to compete at the highest level of basketball. He will join a talented Hawks team that includes All-Stars Trae Young and John Collins. Gueye’s size and athleticism make him an ideal fit for the Hawks’ style of play, and he should be able to contribute right away.
Mouhamed Gueye’s selection in the NBA Draft is a great accomplishment for both him and the University of Houston. He has worked hard to reach this point, and now he will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level of basketball. It will be exciting to see what he can do in the NBA, and Cougar fans everywhere are proud of his accomplishment.