Ashton Khan
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British-Canadian |
| Born | May 6, 1991 Toronto, Canada |
| Education | Tiffin University, US |
| Years active | 2015 - 2020 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Position | Point guard |
Ashton McGhie Khan (born May 6, 1991), is a British-Canadian former professional basketball player who played in the British Basketball League.[1] He last played for Bozhou Basketball Club in China.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Khan was born to Rarziah Khan and Gary McGhie in Toronto, Canada.[3] He has two brothers, Jerome Khan and Jaden Khan. Khan began playing basketball at an early age, which was encouraged by his older brother. Playing the game with his older brother and friends on a court in his neighborhood of Scarborough in Toronto, Canada was just a hobby the boys enjoyed. But with each layup, each bounce pass, and each meticulously executed assist, Khan's passion for the game grew stronger.[3] Along with his older brother, Jerome Khan, Ashton is one of the many basketball players from the Scarborough community who have gone on to compete in University.
In 2009, Khan did a Prep School year at Brewster Academy, where he played with NBA star Will Barton and went on to win the NEPSAC and National Championship at Brewster Academy.[4]
He played basketball growing up with a childhood friend and NBA player, Cory Joseph, along with teammate Will Barton of the Denver Nuggets in high school.[5]
Khan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Human Behaviors from Tiffin University, USA, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching from Worcester University, UK.[6]
College career[edit]
Khan started his career at Division 1 NCAA Canisius College (2010–11).[7] He transferred to Kilgore College NJCAA (2011–2012), where he led the team as their start point guard. After graduating with an associate degree from Kilgore College (Texas), Khan headed to Tiffin University to finish is college career and education.
As a senior at Tiffin University in 2014–15, Khan averaged 14.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 34.1 minutes in 29 appearances.[8]
Professional career[edit]
Khan began his professional career with the Worcester Wolves in the United Kingdom in the 2015–16 season and captained the 2017–2018 season in British Basketball League.[3] He was named the most exciting player to watch by the Worcester wolves fans. Khan has played for teams in both Asia and Europe and has also been involved in coaching and teaching.[9]
In December 2017, Khan departed from Worcester Wolves,[10] soon after reaching the BBL Cup final. He was the longest-serving player in James’ squad that season, having first joined the club in 2015, and had 87 appearances while studying for a master's degree in sports coaching at the University of Worcester.[11][12][13]
The same year, he was also one of 24 players invited to the four-day Team England basketball camp, as part of the squad's preparation for the Commonwealth Games.[14]
Khan has worked with the Halifax Hurricanes of Canada's NBL as well as with SC Lusitania in Portugal's LPB division. In 2018, he signed with Cheshire Phoenix for the 2018/19 BBL campaign[15][16] and Sport Club Lusitânia.[17][18]
Personal life[edit]
Khan has been married to Taryn Khan since 2018.
References[edit]
- ↑ Eurobasket. "Ashton Khan Player Profile, Cheshire Phoenix, News, Stats - Eurobasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ "优秀教练员推介 - 安徽斯台普斯国际体育发展有限公司". www.ssicusa.com. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Small, Sashana (2020-04-19). "Ashton Khan – Born to Lead". Journey Of An Elite 1. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Brewster bags national prep hoop title". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ "Worcester Wolves ace Ashton Khan notices shot clock reduction after move from USA". Worcester News. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ "Worcester Wolves continue rebuild with signing of Ashton Khan". Worcester News. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Ashton Khan - Men's Basketball". Canisius College Athletics. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ "Ashton Khan". GoTiffinDragons.com : Tiffin University Official Athletic Site. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ "Interview Time: A Peek into the Life of a Professional Basketball Player, Educator, Trainer, and Fitness Expert with an ENTREPRENEURIAL streak!". BIZ OPP EMPIRE. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Ashton Khan departs Wolves". British Basketball League. 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Captain Ashton Khan on his shock exit from Worcester Wolves". Worcester News. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Khan re-signs for Worcester Wolves". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Ashton Khan Gets Call-up for Team England Training Camp Ahead of Commonwealth Games". worcesterwolves.org. Retrieved 2020-07-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Ashton Khan Gets Call-up for England Training Camp Ahead of Commonwealth Games - University Of Worcester". www.worcester.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ Powell, Dave (2018-06-21). "Cheshire Phoenix sign ex-Worcester Wolves guard Ashton Khan". chesterchronicle. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Ashton Khan becomes first summer recruit for Cheshire Phoenix". British Basketball League. 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
- ↑ Redação (2017-12-30). "Lusitânia contrata o canadiano Ashton Khan". Lance Livre (in português). Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ↑ "Ex-Wolves captain Khan joins Portuguese club". Worcester News. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
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