DeKALB — After leading his high school team at Victory Rock Academy to a National Championship with a 27-8 record this past season, freshman forward Gairges Daow is one of six freshmen who joined the men’s basketball team for the 2017-18 season.
He’s averaging 18.5 minutes, 3.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, numbers that lead all freshmen on the team. He’s the only first-year player to start a game for the Huskies this season.
Daow’s effort on the court in his freshman season hasn’t gone unnoticed by his teammates, including junior forward Levi Bradley.
“[Gairges] gives you all he’s got,” Bradley said.