DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis men's basketball bolstered its 2025-26 roster with the signing of forward Abdullah Amzil, a 6-foot-7 forward born and raised in Finland of Moroccan descent, head coach Jim Les announced Tuesday.
"Abdullah is an extremely versatile player — he can guard all five positions, reads the game like a veteran and always makes the right play," said Les. "He's fiercely competitive, hates to lose and plays with an edge. Offensively, he's a three-level scorer who can beat you in so many ways — and just when you think you've got him figured out, he'll rise up and dunk on you out of nowhere. He's a true problem on both ends of the floor."
Amzil comes from a decorated basketball family. His brother Mustapha starred at Dayton and New Mexico, earning Mountain West Co-Sixth Man of the Year honors as a senior with the Lobos. His sister Latifa competed at Detroit Mercy, earning three-time Horizon League Academic Honor Roll and Athletic Director's Honor Roll recognition. Both siblings, like Abdullah, have represented Finland internationally.
Amzil brings extensive experience from Europe's highest youth levels. He has represented Finland's U16 and U18 National Teams and was recently named Finnish U19 Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season, cementing his status among Europe's top prospects.
While at Drive Academy, Amzil led consecutive Finnish Division B championships and claimed MU19 Tournament MVP honors. His transition to Torpan Pojat Juniors in Finland's First Division A demonstrated readiness for elite competition, averaging 14.4 points and 6 rebounds per game on 59.2% shooting from the field. During a critical playoff run, he elevated his production even further, averaging 21 points per game during post-season play.
Amzil further showcased his ability in the U20 European Youth Basketball League (EYBL). He averaged 16.0 points and 6 rebounds while shooting 59.4% overall and an elite 44% from three-point range, flashing his all-around efficiency.
Amzil is the sixth signee of the offseason for UC Davis, strengthening the Aggies' roster depth and versatility as they build momentum toward the 2025-26 campaign.
