Former NE Lauderdale star comes home to Meridian CC

MERIDIAN --- Meridian Community College men’s basketball coach George Brooks has signed former Northeast Lauderdale High School star Tommy Tillman to a national letter of intent for 2008-09.

Tillman, originally from Toomsuba, will transfer from Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, AL where he played last season.

Tillman, a 5 ft 9 in guard, averaged 18.5 points per game for NE Lauderdale his senior season. He also averaged 7.5 assist and 4 steals per game.

“We are excited to bring Tommy back home,” said MCC coach George Brooks.
“He should make an impact for us with his shooting ability and his strong work ethic.”

MCC finished the 2008 season with a winning record, a runner-up finish in the MACJC South Division and appearances in both the State and Region tournaments.