Virginia Commonwealth University

THE BASICS

• Fifth-year graduate transfer who returns to VCU after spending two years at Florida Gulf Coast; Appeared in 56 games for VCU from 2014-16
• Length and ability to run the floor make him an ideal fit for the Rams’ pressing attack; Has the ability to step outside the 3-point line. Has connected on 31 treys in his career
• Originally chose VCU out of high school over offers from Miami (Fla.) and Kansas State

2018-19 (REDSHIRT SENIOR)

• Saw action in all 33 games off the bench and averaged 2.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest
• Knocked down 10-of-30 attempts (.333) from 3-point range
• Shot .535 from the field overall
• Buried 3-of-4 three-pointers and finished with a season-high 11 points in a win over George Mason (Feb. 2)
• Scored nine points and hauled in nine rebounds in a victory over St. Bonaventure (Feb. 9)
• Collected seven rebounds in just nine minutes against Hampton (Nov. 9)

2017-18 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR - AT FGCU)

• Averaged 6.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 18.7 minutes in 24 games, including 20 starts, for Florida Gulf Coast
• Produced a pair of double-doubles, including a 14-point, 12-rebound effort against North Florida on Jan. 29
• Reached double figures six times, including a season-high 16 – on 7-of-12 shooting – against North Florida on March 1
• Averaged 12.1 rebounds per 40 minutes for the Eagles

2016-17 (JUNIOR - AT MIAMI/FGCU)

• Sat out in accordance with NCAA transfer regulations

2015-16 (SOPHOMORE)

• Averaged 3.2 points and 2.8 rebounds and 11.5 minutes for the Rams in 30 games, including 18 starts
• Tied a season-high with 12 points, on 4-of-4 shooting, and eight rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench to lead VCU’s comeback effort against seventh-ranked Oklahoma in the second round of the NCAA Tournament
• Poured in 12 points in a win over Radford on Nov. 16
• Scored nine points and hauled in six rebounds against No. 23 Cincinnati on Dec. 19

2014-15 (FRESHMAN)

• Helped the Rams to their first Atlantic 10 Conference Championship, as well as an NCAA berth
• Appeared in 25 games; Averaged 2.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and shot .488 (21-of-43) from the floor
• Reached double figures twice, including a 10-point, 4-rebound effort in a win over Saint Louis on Feb. 17

PERSONAL
Parents: Sabirah Ahmad and the late Earl Gilmore
Birthdate: Jan. 11, 1995
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
Major: Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
Fast facts: Nephew of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore; Dunked for the first time in the eighth grade