There isn’t any restrict to what you possibly can obtain with a bit arduous work and dedication! Jackson State College has had a variety of eyes on them since NFL legend Deion Sanders grew to become the coach of the Tigers soccer group in September 2020. Nevertheless, soccer isn’t the one sport that JSU is excelling in, and you’ll thank basketball participant Ameshya Williams-Holliday for that!
In keeping with CNN, Ameshya has grow to be the primary HBCU participant to be drafted into the WNBA in 20 years! The school senior was chosen within the third spherical, twenty fifth general, by the Indiana Fever on Monday evening! In an announcement to CNN, Ameshya stated, “It’s an honor, a dream come true, and a blessing to have the ability to be part of historical past and to have the ability to open doorways for our HBCU neighborhood. Being a trailblazer feels superb, however there may be a lot extra to perform.”
She added, “I’m very grateful for this chance to proceed my profession on the subsequent stage and, most significantly, to proceed to be an important instance for my son Jace and my youthful siblings and the youngsters in my neighborhood. I would like each HBCU athlete to by no means lose hope and to know something is feasible.” Ameshya has labored arduous to obtain such excessive recognition. Experiences present she is a three-time Southwestern Atlantic Convention (SWAC) defensive participant of the 12 months and the 2021-22 season’s participant of the 12 months.
Coach Prime additionally shared phrases of encouragement to the longer term WNBA baller. In a video captured by Thee Pregame Present, he stated, “Ameshya, we’re at all times so darn happy with you. We admire you. You’re the starting, and that’s what historical past needs to be, girls first.” Ending the video, he thanked the baller for being the genesis of what’s transpiring at Jackson State. Presently, solely 5 HBCU gamers have ever been drafted into the WNBA!
Congrats Ameshya!
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