2018-19

• Made his first-career dual start at Grapple in the Grove vs. Missouri
• Pinned Harvard's Lukus Stricker at Midlands (1:56)
• Started in three duals for the Illini

2017-18

• Competed at Midlands, finishing 1-2
• Placed third at the Kaufman Brand Open
• Finished fourth at 125 pounds at the UNI Open
• Made his collegiate debut at the MSU Open

High School

• Three-time IHSA state placer
• Four-year starter for Lockport
• Member of Lockport's 2017 state championship team
• Coached by Josh Oster

Personal 

• Born February 8, 1999
• Son of Samir and Suzan Assaf
• Has four siblings, Dania, Zainah, Sarah and Farah
• Favorite athlete is Tom Brady
• Credits Coach Oster for pushing him 

Career Record

*redshirt season

Updated September 2019