Amillion Buggs, a basketball player from the University of West Alabama, has recently captured national attention, not just for his performance on the court, but for his memorable name. Buggs was featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where the late-night host highlighted some of the most unique names in college basketball.

During the segment, Kimmel joked about Buggs’ unforgettable name before inviting the Alabama athlete for an interview. Buggs humorously shared that he often encounters disbelief about his name, stating, “Yes, yes, I promise that’s my real name. Literally every conversation starts with ‘is that your real name?'” He also mentioned that he sometimes uses a fake name at Starbucks to avoid the inevitable questions.

Kimmel even suggested a potential endorsement opportunity with pest control company Orkin, humorously imagining Buggs as their spokesperson. Despite the attention his name has garnered, Buggs has also made contributions on the basketball court. As a junior forward, he appeared in 15 games this past season, averaging 2.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.

The University of West Alabama Tigers had a successful season, finishing with a 27-6 record, reaching as high as No. 17 nationally, and winning the Gulf South Conference regular season title before being eliminated in the NCAA Division II Tournament by the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Thanks to his unique name and a national TV appearance, Amillion Buggs is now receiving attention far beyond the borders of Alabama.

Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.