Previous School/Club: Had a career-high 16 points and 11 rebounds during senior year in high school...Also received letters in track.

Personal: Born March 15, 1986 in Salisbury, Md...Son of Hakim and Juelene Akram...Major is Hotel and Restaurant Management...Hobbies outside of basketball include eating out...Favorite author is Langston Hughes...Favorite movie is Rush Hour...Athletic goal for the season is to play on a winning team...Previously attended culinary school and received numerous awards for his expertise in the kitchen.