UNCP Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24): Redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Purnell Swett High School for former UNCP wrestler Rashaad Saunders ... As a senior, tallied a 22-8 record and was an All-Conference selection and a regional qualifier ... Also lettered in football for the Rams ... Member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club.

PERSONAL: Son of Dustin Steen and Lashanda Sampson ... Has two younger brothers, Ethan and Jacelon, an older brother, Landon, and a younger sister, Penelope ... Maintained a 3.5 GPA at Purnell Swett High School ... Lists Batman as his idol ... Hobbies include photography, working out, hiking, and animals ... Favorite sports team is the Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team and favorite music artist is Lucki ... Favorite movie is American Psycho and favorite food is teriyaki steak and chicken with fried rice and vegetables ... Plans to major in mechanical engineering at UNCP.