Barry University Athletics

SAMI AT A GLANCE: Aggressive and athletic post ... Plays with high energy and motor ... Solid defender and rebounder.

SOPHOMORE (2024-25): Played in 28 games, making 15 starts ... Improved his scoring to 6.3 points per game and rebounds to 4.4 per game ... Shot 53.0 percent from the floor ... Had four double-figure scoring games, including 13 against Rollins on Jan. 25 ... Pulled in a season-high 10 rebounds at Palm Beach Atlantic on Dec. 4 ... Named to the Dean's list in both the fall and the spring, earning a slot on the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.

FRESHMAN (2023-24): Played in 28 games, starting three, as the Bucs went 17-14 and advanced to the Sunshine State Conference Tournament Final ... Averaged 3.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and shot 60.2 percent from the floor ... Hit 9-of-10 from the field and scored a season-high 19 points against Tampa on Feb. 24 ... Added 11 rebounds for his first career double-double ... Scored 12 points against Florida National on Dec. 4 ... Earned Athletic Director's List honors in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Miami Country Day High where hs played under coach Ralph Matta ... Led the Spartans to an 18-12 record and the region semifinals ... Averaged 21.4 points and 13.0 rebounds per game ... Shot 67 percent from the floor ... Blocked a team-high 69 shots ... Earned honorable mention All-Dade from the Miami Herald and was rated the ninth-best prospect in Dade County by MDBB website ... Also played at Pines Charter and Calvary Christian High.

PERSONAL: Son of Karim Elkamel and Rhonda Darling ... Mother, Rhonda, played DI basketball at Wyoming ... Criminology major.