Biography
2025-26: Was selected to the Region 15 All-Tournament team (3/1)... was named to the All-Region 15 Sportsmanship team (3/2)... earned Region 15 Athlete of the Month Honorable Mention accolades (1/9)... was named the Express Athlete of the Week (11/10)... set the program single-season record for steals with 69... appeared in 30 games, making 23 starts, and averaged 6.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 23.6 minutes per contest... recorded a season-high 37 minutes against Dutchess Community College (3/1)... scored a season-high 17 points at Paul D. Camp (12/20), where they also connected on a season-best four three-pointers on eight attempts... recorded a program single-game record 14 assists against Sullivan County (12/13)... pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds at Sullivan County (1/17)... posted a season-high six steals at Borough of Manhattan (1/13)... matched a season-best six free throws made against Borough of Manhattan in the quarterfinal round of the Region 15 Tournament (2/25)... connected on a season-high six field goals against Sullivan County in the Region 15 Semifinals (2/28)... blocked a shot in multiple games, including at Dutchess (11/22), against Sullivan County (12/13), at Sullivan County (1/17), and in the Region 15 Championship Game against Dutchess (3/1)... finished the season with 191 points, 153 rebounds, 129 assists, 69 steals (program single-season record), and four blocks.
2024-25: First season playing collegiate basketball for the Express... was selected to the Region 15 All-Academic team (8/4)... had a consistent and impactful freshman campaign for the Express, appearing in 26 contests with 19 starts... placed third for most assists on the team with 66 assists, while also totaling 166 points, 106 rebounds, 33 steals, and three blocks... was named the Express Student-Athlete of the Week (11/18)... recorded a season-high 17 points on the road at Borough of Manhattan (11/14)... tallied a near triple-double with eight points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists at No. 3 Brookdale (11/3), which also marked a season-high in minutes played (37)... notched double figures in scoring seven times and reached five or more assists in six games... shot 38.8 percent from the floor and 50 percent from the line on the year... dished out at least three assists in 13 games and had multiple steals in 10 contests... drained a season-high three 3-pointers in a win over Borough of Manhattan (1/14)... helped pace the Express with a season-best 16-point performance in the Region 15 Semifinal matchup against No. 14 Hostos (3/1), connecting on 6-of-15 from the floor and 3-of-3 from the line... recorded seven points, six assists, and one block in the Region 15 Final against No. 1 Dutchess (3/2).
Who is Michael?
Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player
High School Sports Played: Basketball for four years.
Previous Basketball Accomplishments: 2x All-County honoree, 2x All-Conference basketball player, 3x All-League honoree, league champion, conference champion, Suffolk vs. Nassau Challenge Player of the Game, Gary Charles Hoops Classic Player of the Game, selected to the Chanee Brown Holiday Classic All-Tournament team, earned a spot on the December to Remember Family Basketball All-Tournament team, ranked No. 30 in the State of New York Class of 2023 (No. 5 among point guards), and was invited to the Suffolk County All-Star Game.
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Instagram: Mikeesamm
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My Favorite:
Athlete: Kyrie Irving
Movie Genre: Mystery and Suspense
TV Shows: South Park, The Promised Neverland, and Death Note
Food: Salmon
Musical Artists: Kanye west, Nipsey Hussle, and Drake
Quote: “I may not always be right, but I’m never wrong.”
Professional Sports Team: Dallas Mavericks
Colors: Blue and Purple
Candy: Reese's Cup
Hobbies: Exploring
