Jamal McBride News19 Player Of The Week
by Isaiah P.
On January 11, Jamal McBride won News19 Player of the week for shooting a game winner in the last couple seconds to win them the game.
This was a very hectic and close game that was important for the Airport Eagle squad. Seeing that it was a very close game coming down to the last seconds of the game.
On January 6, in the last 6 seconds of the game, Casey Duncan inbounded the ball and passed it to Jamal and he shot with 3 seconds left on the clock and made a fade away jumper 3 pointer to win the Eagles the tied game.
After the game the varsity coach, Coach Davis said Jamal was “the best guard in the state,” seeing that he can score in clutch moments.
Varsity player #25, Daniel Jeffries, was there at the game and continued celebrating with Jamal after his game winning shot.
Other people at the game, such as Machi B., said, “Jamal is a goat I believe he deserved News19 Player of the week.” Many people agreed with this statement and believe that Jamal can play at the next level.
College wise Jamal says he's getting attention from NAIA and DIvision ll schools. He has the skill and the academic support to get these offers relating to his 3.2 GPA.
In the end this was a good accomplishment not only for Jamal but for the whole varsity squad beating AIken as another region game added to their record.
If you want to learn more about Jamal or the Airport varsity squad you can visit them here.