Howard University Athletics

2019-20: Selected to the 2020 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Commissioner's All-Academic Team ... competed in 26 contests (five starts) ... grabbed a season-best six boards in the opener against Washington Adventist (Nov. 5) ... had nine points and five rebounds at Notre Dame (Nov. 12) ... registered eight points and six boards (season-high) in the home win against Regent (Dec. 18).

2018-19: Selected Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie of the Week twice (Dec. 18 & Feb. 26) ... saw action in 28 games (11 starts) … recorded four double-figure scoring performances … in his collegiate debut versus Washington Adventist (Nov. 7), he produced a seaon-best 14 points and six boards in the victory … notched a career-high 10 rebounds versus Morgan State (Jan. 15) … tied a career-high 14 points at Morgan State (Feb. 2).

High School: Played for the U19 Russian National Team ... won two prep school championships at St. Benedict's Preparatory School ... in his senior year, he led St. Benedict's Preparatory to a Top 10 ranking in the country.

Personal: Nickname is Drizzy ... major is Finance … chose Howard because of its basketball and academic program … hobbies include listening to music … favorite food is fried chicken … favorite basketball player is Tracy McGrady … favorite team is the Boston Celtics … favorite musical artist is Lil’ Baby … speaks four languages ... raised in Paris, France to a Nigerian father and Russian mother ... the people he admires the most is his family because of their endless support.