MCC basketball players ink with four-year programs

(MERIDIAN) – Meridian Community College men’s basketball head coach, George Brooks, announced that three Eagle sophomores have signed national letters of intent to continue their careers at the next level.

Brandon Baker, Mario Luckett and Travis Thompson all signed to play for four-year schools starting in 2009-2010.

Baker, from Opelika, Ala., signed to play with the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The 7 foot tall center, averaged 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 blocks per game during the 2008-2009 season at MCC.

Luckett, from Vicksburg, signed to play with Tougaloo College. The 6 foot 5 inch tall forward averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals per game during his sophomore season at MCC. The former Warren Central High School standout lettered two seasons at Meridian.

Thompson, from Memphis, Tenn., signed to play for Lemoyne-Owen College. The 6 foot 6 inch tall forward averaged a double-double during his time with the Eagles with 13 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Over 30 players have now gone on to four-year schools during the George Brooks Era at MCC.