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Big East Basketball: Analyzing the top 2019 recruit for each program

By Lukas Harkins

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 21: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats reacts in the first half against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 21, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 21: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats reacts in the first half against the Saint Mary's Gaels during the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at XL Center on March 21, 2019 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 03: Coach Ewing of the Hoyas reacts. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 03: Coach Ewing of the Hoyas reacts. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) /

Qudus Wahab – Georgetown Hoyas

C | 6-foot-10 | 230 lbs | No. 131 overall

Head coach Patrick Ewing seems to be rebuilding Georgetown basketball in a hurry. Even though he is yet to make an NCAA Tournament appearance as the leader on the sidelines, the program is clearly improving both on the court and on the recruiting trail. Qudus Wahab, a top-150 center, is an excellent addition and he could blossom into a star under the tutelage of the NBA Hall of Fame big man. At 6-foot-10 and 230 lbs, Wahab already brings enough size to the table for the center position and just needs a bit more polish. He will also have this year to learn behind presumed starter Omer Yurtseven.

Given this situation, Wahab is in a great place to learn and develop for a couple of years before emerging as a major piece of the puzzle in the future. He already brings an excellent frame and his potential for success on both ends of the floor is there. Wahab uses his body well to disrupt shots around the rim on the defensive end of the floor and can be an elite rebounder as well. His post moves offensively leave something to be desired at this point but that can easily be remedied with more polish.

Heading into this coming season, Georgetown projects as a team that will compete for an NCAA Tournament bid. In my opinion, Wahab will not be a major part of the rotation but will be able to develop his skills throughout the year while learning from Coach Ewing and behind Yurtseven on the depth chart. This is a name that you won’t want to forget as he could be a major contributor down the road.

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