Samson George

Photo by: Alex Mowrey/Pitt Athletics

Photo by: Alex Mowrey/Pitt Athletics

The Storyline

Undersized post player with a terrific motor and 7-1 wingspan … physicality and competitiveness enable him to battle taller opposition in the frontcourt
Early enrollee at Iona in January of 2017 before transferring to Pitt … received immediately eligibility for the Panthers due to circumstances around the transfer
Quick leaping ability, effort and mobility allow him to be an effective offensive rebounder
A strong athlete who continues to develop as his understanding of the game improves
Has put in extra work to expand his offensive game ... has the ability to knock down shots from the perimeter but at his best when attacking the lane and offensive glass
Competitiveness in practice forces teammates to play at a high level each day ... scrappy defender willing to dive on loose balls, take charges and make hustle plays
Has been in the United States for three years after immigrating from Nigeria July 24, 2014
Enrolled in Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

2018-19

Member of the ACC Honor Roll
Appeared in six games ... averaged 1.2 points and 1.3 rebounds per game
Recorded three points and four rebounds at Clemson (1/29)
Grabbed one rebound in a win against New Orleans (12/20)
Scored two points and grabbed two rebounds in a win over Maryland Eastern Shore (12/15)
Had two points and one rebound against VMI (11/9)

2017-18

Member of the ACC Honor Roll
Appeared in 14 games … averaged 0.8 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.1 assists per game ... went 5-of-8 (.625) from the field
Grabbed one rebound in six minutes of action at No. 5 Duke (1/20)
Scored two points and had one rebound at Syracuse (1/16)
Logged a season-high 10 minutes of gameplay and grabbed an offensive rebounds against Georgia Tech (1/13)
Pulled down a season-high three rebounds against Duke (1/10)
Dished out his lone assist of the season against Delaware State (12/19) ... also had two points and two rebounds in the win
Scored a season-high four points on 2-of-2 shooting from the field against McNeese State (12/16)

High School

Averaged 15.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game at First Love Christian Academy before enrolling at Iona January of 2017
Began his high school career at St. Patrick’s [N.J.] ... transferred to St. Anthony’s [N.J.] for his junior year but was ineligible to play in games due to state transfer rules

Personal

Born Samson Ehris George Nov. 23, 1998 in Nigeria
Son of Andrew and Angela Aichenede George ... has two brothers, Gideon and MIracle, and two sisters, Alice and Mary
Married ... wife’s name is Zainb
Favorite athlete is LeBron James
Wants to pursue a career as a sports agent