DALLAS (SMU) – SMU women's basketball head coach Toyelle Wilson announced the addition of Amirah Abdur-Rahim to the roster for the 2021-22 season, who transfers to the Hilltop after playing her freshman season at Notre Dame.

"I'm incredibly excited to announce that Amirah is going to be part of the Mustang family. She brings toughness, athleticism, and a championship mindset that I felt was necessary for our team," Wilson said. "She will make an immediate impact and raise the level of competitiveness that will make us a better program."

A Marietta, Georgia, native, Abdur-Rahim was a 2020 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State selection, and an Atlanta Journal Constitution Class A Private All-State Honorable Mention at St. Francis High School. She also earned All-Metro First Team honors in the North Fulton district after averaging 14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocks during her senior season. The forward shot 60.1 percent from the field during the campaign, while leading the Knights to a runner-up finish in the state championship tournament.

As a junior, Abdur-Rahim was named to the espnW HoopGurlz Super 60 and averaged 12.8 points per game before an injury cut her season short. During her sophomore season, she scored 9.5 points per game to lead St. Francis to the semifinals of the state tournament, finishing with a 26-5 record. She also was a member of the track team, running the 200-, 400- and 800-meter relays as well as competing in the high jump and triple jump.

At Notre Dame, Abdur-Rahim played in eight games, scoring eight points on 4-of-10 shots from the field. She also grabbed nine rebounds with three assists, one block and one steal while averaging 5.7 minutes.

She is the 11th of 13 children and the sister of Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who played 13 seasons in the NBA and averaged 18.1 points per game. Shareef is currently the President of the NBA G League.