Ben Ahmed, a four-star center in the 2025 class, has committed to Miami and head coach Jim Larrañaga. The 6-foot-10 senior out of Putnam Science Academy (CT) chose the Hurricanes over Cincinnati and Xavier,

Ahmed is the second member of the UM 2025 class, joining four-star Sagemont Prep guard Matthew Able. The Hurricanes’ coaching staff is awaiting word from Miami Columbus High twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer, sons of former NBA star Carlos Boozer, who have narrowed their choices to UM and Duke and are expected to announce their decision soon.

With just weeks before basketball season tips off for the Miami Hurricanes, they are continuing to bolster the future of their roster. Ben Ahmed, rated as a four-star center and ranked in the top 80 nationally of the 247 Composite Rankings and second in the state of Connecticut,

Ahmed, who grew up in Nigeria and plays for Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut, is listed as the No. 9 center and No. 78 payer in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. Ahmed is listed at 6-9 and 300 pounds with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, according to 247Sports.

Miami added another member to its 2025 class on Thursday, when four-star center Ben Ahmed announced his commitment to the Hurricanes. The Senegal-born big man chose Miami over finalists Xavier and Cincinnati and will play his upcoming senior season at Connecticut's Putnam Science Academy.