2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Transformed entire physique from the time he first arrived
- Continues to improve his endurance
- Versatile post player who moves well for a big man
- Possesses a soft touch, and finishes well at the rimÂ
2018-19
- Appeared in nine games (one start) before suffering season-ending injury in Dec. 5 game at St. BonaventureÂ
- Averaged 6.4 points and 2.4 rebounds spanning 14.7 minutes
- Led team shooting 56.1% from the floor
- Scored in double figures twice off the bench, posting a pair of 10-point performances
2017-18
- Appeared in 25 games and made first three career startsÂ
- Averaged 2.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 7.6 minutes of action
- Posted season-highs of 15 points and 15 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench at Louisville (Dec. 6)
- Scored seven points and added four rebounds in just nine minutes off the bench at eventual MAACÂ Regular Season Champion Rider (Feb. 15)
2016-17
- Saw action in 26 games as a freshman
- Averaged 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 4.2 minutes of action
- Scored season-high seven points in just nine minutes off the bench at Quinnipiac (Jan. 30)
- Pulled down season-high five rebounds in collegiate debut at No. 7/8 Kansas (Nov. 18)
BEFORE SIENA
- Averaged 12 points and eight rebounds while leading St. Andrew's School to a 21-10 record
- Averaged 10 points 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in guiding Hudson Catholic to the Hudson County Tournament Title in 2014-15
- Honor student
- Played AAU basketball for NJ Playaz
PERSONAL
- Son of Sammy III and Evey Friday
- Younger brother, Tyler, plays football at Ohio StateÂ
- Chose Siena because "it's close to home and has both strong academics and a great basketball program"
THE FRIDAY FILE
Nickname: Turtle Man
Twitter handle: @lilsamfresh
Instagram handle: sam_metro
What I like most about Siena Basketball: The style of play
Player I most relate to on the team: Ben
My goal for the upcoming season: Play a lot
My hobbies are: Playing chess
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: China
Best advice I have ever received: Stay positive
Person I look up to the most: My pops
Three words that describe me: Funny, kind, and chill
If I could have any pet, I would have a: Tiger
My dream car: Hover car
Favorites
TV show: Power
Color: Blue
Flavor of ice cream: All flavors except mint
Animal: Turtle
Food: Anything
Movie: Boyz N the Hood
Actor/Actress: Tori Hughes
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2016-17Freshman
F
6'9"
252 lbs
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2017-18Sophomore
F
6'9"
243 lbs
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2018-19Junior
F
6'9"
239 lbs
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2019-20Senior
F
6'9"
237 lbs