Amir Lindsey Commits to Albany
On Monday, star point guard Amir Lindsey of the Rivers School and BABC announced he was taking his talents to the University of Albany following this upcoming school-year.
In eighth grade, Lindsey stood at just a mere 5’ 3”, but in the years since has grown to 5’ 10”. Don’t let his size fool you though, his presence on the court is one that is felt around the gym.
The point guard’s game consists of a high-motor that never stops running. He can score from all over, run the offense, and give opposing ball handlers serious trouble, but he also does all of the little things that contribute to winning basketball.
In just the past two seasons, the Framingham native has been a vital factor in two consecutive NEPSAC Class B titles for Rivers, as well as the ISL this past year.
On top of the championships, Lindsey earned All-NEPSAC for the 22-23 season and was also an honorable mention for the 21-22 season.
Coach Keith Zalaski, the head coach at the Rivers School, voiced his praise for the guard on his twitter account on Monday: “Too many memories and words to put down here. All love, A, and looking forward to one last run together. Albany gets an exceptional person, teammate, leader, student, and player.”
Outside of prep school ball, Amir has competed for the BABC grassroots program over the course of his high school career, most recently on the Adidas 3SSB circuit this spring.
At the conclusion of the first two live period events for the 3SSB, he made our list of sneaker circuit standouts, averaging 9.4 points, 5.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 steals while converting at a clip of 85.7% from the free throw line.
Not only is Amir a highly talented basketball player, he also shined on the football field, where he shared the same sidelines as his father and his older brother Kalyl, who is committed to Brown University.
On the turf, Amir caught eight touchdowns, was named All-NEPSAC for the past two seasons, and helped his team to a 2022 bowl game victory.
When asked about the factors involved in his decision to commit to Albany, he had this to say: “I chose Albany, because, most importantly, the coaches care for me… not just as a basketball player, but as a human. I love the campus, and with the arena being redone, there’s going to be a whole new vibe there, which I like a lot,” he explained, describing the program’s attributes that attracted him most.
He went on to say, “I also like that the staff has a plan for me! I have the chance to be a part of something very special, and I can’t wait to get up there and start working!”
The Albany Great Danes program is looking to make their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2015. In Amir Lindsey, they get a winner who is ready to do what it takes to get there.
Amir Lindsey