FORMER GC&SU PLAYER GOES OVERSEAS

Photo caption of Jeremy Mayweather
Courtesy: Georgia College & State University



MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia –Former Georgia College & State University basketball player Jeremy Mayweather is getting a chance to continue his playing career at the professional level. Mayweather, the 2006 Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year during his senior season, will play for the Spoon River Bears of the Finnish Basketball Association.

“I’m very excited,” Mayweather said. “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to play professional ball somewhere. I’m a little nervous because I’m not too crazy about flying, but this is a chance that is too good to pass up.”

Mayweather, a 6’6” forward form Statham, Ga., helped the Bobcats win the 2006 Peach Belt Conference Championship while advancing to the “Sweet Sixteen” of the NCAA Division II Tournament. He was named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year after averaging 14.6 points and a league-leading 8.8 rebounds per game during the regular season. Despite some injuries in the postseason, he finished averaging 13.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game for the year. He earned Honorable Mention All-American honors and was also selected to play in the first NCAA Division II All-Star game.

“We’re extremely proud of Jeremy,” GCSU Coach Terry Sellers said. “He has created a great opportunity for himself by setting some lofty goals and dedicating himself to achieving those goals. The team is Finland is getting a good player and fine young man.”

Source: Georgia College & State University Sports Information