3rd Annual Pioneer Jamboree

University Center, MI------------ The Pioneer Jamboree is entering the 3^rd year hosted by Coach Carlos McMath and it looks to take a big leap.  "The main purpose of our jamboree is for the college teams to measure their players against other competition and gain some exposure for their players and programs" according to Coach McMath.  Although evaluation is great, exposure matters a lot ". . . . it is always great to get 4-year college coaches to be on our great campus to recruit guys for all teams" stats McMath.  

This year's schedule includes arguably the best prep team from Canada in Orangeville Prep, who have 5 players with NCAA Division I offers/interest.  In addition, to Orangeville Prep, Spire Institute returns for their second appearance at Delta and bring a talented group with multiple Division I athletes, including Florida State Commit Zim Nwokeji.  Other prep schools in attendance are Athlete Institute Black & Red teams, and London Basketball Academy, who all have great talent and skill from Ontario. 

Some of the most talented and well coached community college teams from Region 12 will be participating including defending MCCAA Regular season Champions Henry Ford College led by Leon Ayers.  Other MCCAA Conference teams include Delta College, Wayne Community College District, Glen Oaks Community College and Alpena College.  Rounding out the completion is Bay College from Escanaba, MI who represents NJCAA Region 13. 

The Pioneers are not too shabby themselves with returner and All-American Nominee Goliath Mitchell.  Pioneers get a shot in the arm, with the return of Jordan Martinus who missed last season with an broken forearm after competing on the National Tournament team in 2018.  The Pioneers also bring in a multitude of transfers including highly recruited Delvonte McCloud 6'6 Wing from Louisville, KY, and Bryce Armstrong formally of Iowa Central.  Lastly, the pioneers are introducing two freshmen from Chicagoland area in Jeremiah Tarver and CJ Gilbert to an already veteran team. 

Some top players that will be attendance will be: 

Goliath" Mitchell –6'1 Guard (Delta College)

Delvonte McCloud –6'7 Wing (Delta College)

Anthony Sanders – 6'6 Wing (Delta College)

Jeff Ngandu –6'9 Center (Orangeville Prep)

Matthew Alexander-Moncrieffe – 6'7 Wing (Orangeville Prep)

Coleman Stucke –6'7 SG (Orangeville Prep) Northeastern University

Mabeny Naam –6'11 Center (Athletic Institute Black)

Isaac Watsa 6'3 (Athletic Institute Black)

JoMel Boyd- 6'5 Guard – (Glen Oaks)

Leon Ayers – 6'6 Guard (Henry Ford)

Keion Epps – 6'5 Wing (Wayne CCCD)

Zim Nwokeji – 6'7 Wing (Spire) – Florida State Commit

Raheim Moss – 6'4 Guard (Spire)

Tariq Sheppard – 5'9 Guard (Spire)

Aundre Polk – 6'11 Forward (Spire)

Christian Alexander- 6'8 Forward (Bay College)

Ryan Robinette-6'3 Guard (Bay College)

Elias Panagiotopoulos 6'3 (Athletic Institute Black)

Shemar Rathan-Mayes 5'9 (Orangeville Prep)

Coach Mcmath expects a great atmosphere with some great teams in action.  First game start at 9:00am and will finish at 3:00pm.  Admission is free and doors open at 8:30am.