Getting to know the Gamecocks: Elem Ibiam

No.: 33

Position: Center

Year: Junior

Height: 6-4

Hometown: Fayetteville, Ga.

Key stat: Has blocked 69 shots, a single-season school record

Did you know?

The scowl is strictly for on the court.

“I’m really goofy. People see me, they think I’m really serious. A lot of people tell me they don’t want to talk to me. I think the height may have something to do with it.”

Big = Sneaky

“I like to hide behind corners and doors and pop out at people. Most of them scream or laugh. Khadijah (Sessions) was shocked, she looked stunned for about five minutes.”

Has she gotten Dawn Staley with that?

“Not yet. We just have to save hers for next year. Senior year, me and Aleighsa (Welch) are going to get her.”

Ibiam leads the SEC in average blocks per game. She was named to the SEC all-defensive team.

“Just trying to stay out of foul trouble.”

- David Cloninger

This story was originally published March 4, 2014 at 7:16 PM with the headline "Getting to know the Gamecocks: Elem Ibiam."