UC Davis Athletics

PRIOR TO UC DAVIS: Played for Omnia and Torpan Pojat Juniors … Helped lead teams to back-to-back Finnish U19 league championships, earning league MVP honors in 2023 … Averaged 20.1 points and 7.3 rebounds during MVP campaign and followed with 17.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in EYBL U20 play … Selected as Finnish U19 Player of the Year in 2023-24 … Represented Finland at the U16 and U18 levels, competing in FIBA European Championships … Competed in the U20 European Youth Basketball League (EYBL), averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds per game on 59.4 percent shooting … Brother Mustapha played at Dayton and New Mexico before signing professionally in Europe, while sister Latifa played at Detroit Mercy.

PERSONAL: Born in Kotka, Finland … Son of Brahim and Katri Amzil … Has three siblings: Mustapha, Latifa, and Safia … Lists Finnish U19 MVP as proudest accomplishment … Has competed against NBA All-Star Lauri Markkanen … Favorite athlete is LeBron James … Hobbies include soccer … Chose UC Davis because of strong connection with coaching staff and opportunity to develop both athletically and academically.