Sept. 23, 2014
THE FLATS – A three-star power forward originally from Dakar, Senegal, Abdoulaye Gueye enrolled at Central Park Christian School in Birmingham in October 2012 as part of the school’s exchange program.
His excellent size, length and skill level allows him to play inside and out, and he has a 7-foot-3 wingspan. Gueye has built a reputation as a shot-blocker who can run the floor, handle the ball, shoot jump shots and defend multiple positions. On a list of the top players in the state of Alabama compiled by AL.com, Gueye was No. 4.
He goes by the nickname “A.D.” and will wear No. 34 for Tech.
Shoe Size: 15
Roommates: Quinton Stephens, Robert Sampson and Chris Bolden
Interests/Hobbies: FIFA, Soccer
Three Words That Describe Me: Humble, honest and funny
Favorite Food: Rice and chicken
Favorite Late Night Snack: Cookies
Meal I Prepare Most Often: Rice and chicken
Favorite Spot on Campus: Tech Square
Favorite Childhood Activity: Soccer
Favorite TV Channel: TNT, ESPN
Moment in History I’d Like to Have Witnessed: Final Four
Celebrity Crush: Beyonce
Biggest Fear: Snakes
Job I’d Like Outside of Basketball: Have my own business
Favorite Sports Movie: Titan
Favorite Non-Sports Movie: Fast & Furious
Favorite Pro Athlete: Kevin Durant
Favorite Non-NBA Pro Team: Real Madrid
Favorite Georgia Tech Sport to Watch: Football
Most Memorable Sports Moment: Championship in high school
Pregame Ritual: Listen to music
My Focus This Summer: Get tough and better each day
What I Like Most About Georgia Tech: Atmosphere, the basketball coaches and the team
