By James Ceasar Voice of the Ville
Friday the 13th is a day that East English Village Preparatory Academy basketball players, Kamari Newman, Chris Rollins and Jaylin McFadden will never forget, but not because it was unlucky.
That was the day the three student athletes committed to their respective universities.
EEV’s basketball team is known for producing great prospects and sending players to the next level, but these three are the cream of the crop.
Shooting guard Neman signed with George Mason University. Newman has been in the program for all four of the years he’s attended EEV and has been putting up big numbers since his freshman year. He is one of the early candidates for the Mr. PSL trophy, which is awarded to the best male basketball player in the Detroit Public School League.
When asked about signing, Newman said, “It’s a blessing to know I’m going to further my education and basketball career.”
Rollins and McFadden transferred to EEV in from different schools. Rollins came from De La Salle Collegiate High School, and McFadden from Bradford Academy. Both made big contributions in their first year.
Rollins plans to attend Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. McFadden will remain a Bulldog when he goes up to play for Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich.
The Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 in PSL, No. 2 the state and 11th in the Midwest region. This is a big season for the Bulldogs, and they are looking to make a long run in the city and state playoffs.
