Efficient Eastern Illinois Forward with Proven Scoring Punch
Sammy Friday IV, a gritty forward for the Eastern Illinois Panthers, delivers career averages of 4.8 PPG and 2.7 RPG on an elite 56.4% FG in recent seasons, peaking at 8.9 PPG with a 20-point explosion at Belmont in 2021-22 on 9-of-12 shooting. His differentiator is raw efficiency and versatility as a post player who transformed his physique for better endurance, though a season-ending injury at Siena limited him to nine games. Ideal for teams needing a high-motor bench spark with double-figure upside—undrafted in 2022 but still developing hustle.
