Houston Christian University Athletics

2024-25 (SOPHOMORE): One of three players to appear in all 32 contests, making five starts … averaged 16.3 minutes per game and averaged 7.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists … averaged 8.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in Southland play … second on the club in assists … shot at a 36.9% clip from long distance overall, and 38.6% in SLC action … season-high 18 points in regular season finale at East Texas A&M (3/3) going 7-9 from the floor and 2-4 from arc … hit career-best four triples in a game twice, vs. Eastern Michigan (11/25) and vs. New Orleans (2/8) … had 10 points, season-highs of seven boards and four assists and matched career-high of three steals against Southeastern (2/10) the last of three games on the season with three steals … had nine points at Nicholls to surpass 500 points for his career, now just 26 points short of 600 …  

PRIOR TO HCU: Nebraska-Kearney (2023-24) Scored in double-figures in 20 of 27 games … split time as starter  and first off pine, playing 30.1 minutes per outing in his rookie campaign … shot 48.5% from the floor and 35% from the arc … averaged 12.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game … had season-high 22 points against Bethany (KS) and at Lincoln (MO), and scored 21 three times … season-best 10 boards versus Central Missouri and season-high eight assists against Missouri Western …

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended East High in Denver, Colorado … named Mr. Basketball in Colorado after leading the Angels to their 12^th state title, tying a state record … also named the Gatorade and Max Preps Player of the Year for Colorado … averaged 21.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 4.9 steals per game, while shooting 52% from the field and 73% from the line … recorded 11 double-doubles including three triple-doubles …
 
PERSONAL: Full name is D’Aundre Benny-Franklin Samuels ... born February 26, 2005 … son of Derrick Samuels and Candice Collier… brothers Darus and Nasi … majoring in Kinesiology-Sports Management …