Ahmad Caver

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Ahmad Caver
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Caver in 2018
No. 7–Nanterre 92
Position Point guard
League LNB Élite
Personal information
Born (1996-09-12) September 12, 1996 (age 28)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school
College Old Dominion (2015–2019)
NBA draft 2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2021 Memphis Hustle
2021–2022 Indiana Pacers
2022 Memphis Hustle
2022–2023 BC Wolves
2023–2024 JDA Dijon
2024–present Nanterre 92
Career highlights and awards
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Ahmad Caver (born September 12, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the Old Dominion Monarchs.

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High school career

Caver is the son of Wilton Caver. He attended Charles Drew High School in Atlanta, Georgia as a freshman before transferring to North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, Georgia. The move was made to become closer to his AAU coach Jerry Stackhouse, who became his legal guardian. Caver spent his first season at North Gwinnett on the junior varsity team and grew to 5'10". After graduating from North Gwinnett, he did a postgraduate year at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, an experience he initially hated but his parents encouraged. He was lightly recruited, picking up an offer from Kent State before committing to Old Dominion. [1]

College career

Caver was a backup to Trey Freeman as a freshman, averaging 2.7 points per game and was named to the academic honor roll. [1] Caver scored a season-high 26 points versus Marshall on January 5, 2017. As a sophomore, Caver led Old Dominion in scoring and assists with 13 points and 4.8 assists per game, to go with 3.5 rebounds per contest. He was named to the Third Team All-Conference USA and team MVP. [2] He had a career-high 30 points on December 17, 2017, in an 82–77 overtime win over Fairfield. [3] Caver averaged 14.2 points and 6.2 assists per game as a junior, leading the Monarchs to a 25–7 record and second place in conference. He was named to the First Team All-Conference USA and the league Defensive Team. Coming into his senior season, he was named to the Bob Cousy Award watchlist. [4] As a senior, Caver averaged 16.6 points, 5.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. Alongside B. J. Stith, he helped lead Old Dominion to a Conference USA regular season championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. [5] Caver was named to the First Team All-Conference USA. He finished his college career ranked eighth in conference history in assists (607) and 15th in steals (187). [6]

Professional career

Memphis Hustle (2019–2021)

Caver signed with sports agent DeAngelo Simmons in preparation for the 2019 NBA draft but went undrafted. He signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Memphis Grizzlies on October 15, 2019. [5] On October 16, 2019, he was cut by the Memphis Grizzlies and joined the Memphis Hustle. [7] Caver contributed 23 points and four assists in a 120–112 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce on March 7, 2020. [8] He averaged 9.9 points, 4 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game for the Hustle. [9]

On December 11, 2020, Caver signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. [10] He was waived at the end of training camp and returned to the Hustle. During the 2020–21 season, Caver averaged 16.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.9 steals per game. [11]

On October 14, 2021, Caver again signed with the Grizzlies, [12] but was waived three days later, prior to the start of the season. [13] On October 23, 2021, he re-signed with the Hustle. [14] Caver averaged 15.4 points, 7.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. [15]

Indiana Pacers (2021–2022)

On December 31, Caver signed a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers via the hardship exemption. [15] He made his NBA debut on January 5, scoring 2 points in a 129–121 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. [16]

Return to the Memphis Hustle (2022)

On January 10, 2022, Caver was reacquired and activated by the Memphis Hustle. [17] In 43 games played (41 starts), he averaged 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

Caver joined the Phoenix Suns for the 2022 NBA Summer League. [18]

BC Wolves (2022–2023)

On August 6, Caver signed with BC Wolves of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). [19] On May 10, 2023, Caver received the LKL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after averaging 16.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.9 steals in 31 regular season games played, leading the league in points and efficiency. [20]

On July 20, 2023, Caver signed with Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. [21] On October 28, 2023, he left the club over concerns about the security situation in Israel, without appearing in a game for Hapoel Holon. [22]

JDA Dijon (2023–2024)

On November 1, 2023, Caver signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the LNB Pro A. [23]

Nanterre 92 (2024–present)

On September 13, 2024, he signed with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A. [24]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Indiana 101.01.000——.0.0.0.02.0
Career101.01.000——.0.0.0.02.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2015–16 Old Dominion 38015.4.310.271.5001.81.8.6.32.7
2016–17 Old Dominion 312935.3.360.368.6283.54.81.3.213.0
2017–18 Old Dominion 322937.2.408.349.6673.56.22.3.214.2
2018–19 Old Dominion 353537.6.381.303.6924.35.51.4.316.6
Career1369330.8.377.332.6523.24.51.4.211.3

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References

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  2. ↑ "ODU guard Ahmad Caver named to Preseason All-Conference USA team". WTKR. October 19, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Caver scores 30 in ODU's 82-77 OT win over Fairfield". Fox Sports . Associated Press. December 17, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  4. ↑ "ODU men's basketball picked third in C-USA preseason voting". Augusta Free Press . October 18, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  5. 1 2 Miller, Ed (October 15, 2019). ""I have a dream I want to accomplish." Former ODU guard Ahmad Caver signs with Memphis Grizzlies". The Virginian-Pilot . Retrieved January 7, 2020.
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  7. ↑ "Ahmad Caver: Cut by Memphis". CBS Sports . October 16, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Jack Scores 31 To Lead Skyforce Past Hustle". NBA.com. March 7, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Ahmad Caver: Drops 23 points in loss". CBS Sports . March 9, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
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  13. ↑ "Memphis Grizzlies sign David Stockton". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  14. ↑ Moore, Corey (October 23, 2021). "Memphis Hustle announce 2021-22 training camp roster". NBA.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  15. 1 2 "Region/state roundup: Pacers to sign former ODU guard Ahmad Caver to 10-day hardship deal, according to report". The Virginian-Pilot . December 31, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
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  20. ↑ "Playoff matchups confirmed as Betsafe-LKL regular season wraps up". lkl.lt. May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  21. ↑ "H.Holon adds Caver to their roster". Eurobasket. July 20, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
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  23. ↑ "JDA Bourgogne Dijon officially signs Ahmad Caver". Sportando. November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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