Daniel Gomis Class: Sophomore Hometown: Thies, Senegal High School: Oak Hill Academy Height / Weight: 6-10 / 225 Position: F Experience: RS

SOPHOMORE (2012-13): Redshirted the season after having surgery on the leg he broke in his native Senegal in the summer of 2011 ... Will be a redshirt sophomore during the 2013-14 season.

FRESHMAN (2011-12): Sat out the season after breaking his leg in his native Senegal the summer before he arrived on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va. ... Ranked the No. 22 power forward and 95th best player in the nation by Scout.com ... Ranked the 38th best power forward in the nation by ESPN.com ... Given the Coach's Award after season at Oak Hill Academy ... Attended the Community School in Sun Valley, Idaho during junior season as an exchange student from Thies, Senegal ... Averaged more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game at Community School ... Was team captain for the Senegal SEEDS Academy that played in the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic International Game ... Played in the 2009 Nike Global Challenge in Hillsboro, Ore. for Team Senegal.

PERSONAL: Born in Mbao, Senegal ... Mother is Therese Mendy ... Has five siblings: Bruno, Jean Louis, Lunez, Jeanette and Odile ... Chose Oregon State because "of the coaches and players and as a student-athlete it's the right place for me" ... Speaks four languages ... Lists soccer as his hobby ... Major is undecided.