Saint Leo University Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25)
SSC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR… SSC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (Jan. 6 & 20)… Appeared in 28 games with 23 starts… Averaged 12.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game… Scored in double-figures 16 times on the season… Scored 20 or more points on three different occasions, 21 at Embry-Riddle (Dec. 14), 22  against #8 Florida Southern (Jan. 18), and 27 at Tampa (Jan. 25)… Grabbed 10 or more rebounds three times on the season, 10 against #23 Tampa (Dec. 7), 10 at Barry (Jan. 1), and 12 against #8 Florida Southern (Jan. 18)… Recorded two double-doubles in his freshman campaign… Blocked a season-high four shots against #8 Florida Southern (Jan. 18)… Recorded a season-high four steals against Embry-Riddle (Feb. 1).

HIGH SCHOOL
Played at DePaul College Prep for Coach Tom Kleinschmidt … Named Defensive player of the year, all state 2nd team, and all conference 1st team … Was a 2x state champ and conference champ.

PERSONAL
His parents are Julian McElroy and Demisha Burks … Has a brother named Emmett … chose Saint Leo because It felt like home and a place he could grow … His favorite athletes are Paul George and Kobe Bryant … His career goal is to play professional basketball … His favorite sports team is the Philadelphia 76ers.