Savvy forward with excellent ball skills . . . terrific competitor on the defensive end of the court . . . provides toughness and intelligence.

Jim Griffin

Sophomore (2007-08): Earned significant playing time in all 30 games and started in six contests . . . made his first career start Dec. 18 against Southeast Missouri and scored a personal-best eight points in 17 minutes of play . . . was 2-for-2 from the floor and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line . . . proved to be one of the first people to come off the bench for the Bulldogs and averaged 15.8 minutes per game . . . pulled down a career-high seven rebounds against Murray State on Dec. 20, in a career-high 32 minutes on the floor . . . finished with a team-high four assists against Florida State Dec. 2 . . . the total was his season-high and career-high, as he also logged 15 minutes and grabbed a pair of rebounds . . . tallied six points and three rebounds in the Bulldogs' 73-70 overtime victory at Louisiana Tech Feb. 23 . . . turned in a solid all-around performance at Austin Peay Feb. 9, with three points, four rebounds and three assists . . . didn't miss a shot versus Reinhardt Dec. 15 and finished 1-for-1 from the field and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line . . . stepped up his 3-point shooting during Ohio Valley Conference play and tallied a 38.5 percent mark (5-of-13) from beyond the arc . . . played a key role in Samford's OVC-leading defense which only allowed an average of 61.8 points per game . . . earned his second varsity letter.

Jim Griffin

Freshman (2006-07): Stepped in as the backup center and earned significant playing time in 31 of the team's 32 games . . . averaged 8.5 minutes per contest and pulled down an average of 1.0 rebound per game . . . proved to be a force on the offensive boards as nearly half of his rebounds came on the offensive end of the court . . . scored four points in 18 minutes of play against Towson Nov. 16 . . . also finished the game with a 2-for-2 performance from the free-throw line . . . tallied three rebounds, three assists and four points in only 14 minutes of play against Tennessee Temple Nov. 14 . . . played in the first collegiate game of his career Nov. 10, on the road against No. 1-ranked Florida . . . finished the contest with three points and two rebounds in 15 minutes . . . scored three points against Southeast Missouri Feb. 22, as he finished a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line . . . tallied three rebounds and two assists in only six minutes of play against South Alabama Dec. 2 . . . tied his career-high with three assists against Southeast Missouri Dec. 19 . . . finished with 19 points, nine assists and three 3-point baskets in the Bulldogs' annual Showcase Scrimmage . . . earned his first varsity letter.

2005-06: Redshirted.

High School: Averaged 10.2 points and 6.6 assists per game in four years at Marist High School under the guidance of head coach Gene Nolan . . . led MHS to a 50-9 overall record during his final two seasons . . . three-year starter and team captain . . . helped guide his prep squad to back-to-back Illinois High School Association Regional Championships . . . finished his career ranked second in school history in assists (321) . . . named to the East Suburban Catholic League All-Star Team . . . member of the National Honor Society . . . named a Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Personal: Born July 25, 1986 . . . son of Marge and John J. Griffin . . . older sister Meg played volleyball at DePaul University . . . older brother John played basketball at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa . . . majoring in sociology.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH GRIFFIN
I have to admit, I am really good at: Cornhole
Person you would most like to meet: Michael Phelps
Favorite food: pizza
Favorite song: "Whatever You Like" by T.I.
Favorite athlete: Lebron James