PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Before last year, Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School had never had one player go Division I in its basketball programs’ eight-year history. Now it’s becoming a rather common occurrence.
MCS senior Lou Myers committed to Norfolk State on Friday night, becoming the second area player of the day to choose a college. When he signs his paperwork in the fall, he’ll be the school’s fourth Division I signee.
“I believe he will do well there based on the style of offense they like to run,” MCS coach Dan Jackson said. “When he was there last weekend he fit in very well at their elite camp by doing what he does best and doing it very well.”
A 6-foot-2, 180-pound combo guard, Myers averaged 7.8 ppg last season on a 26-3 team that featured a trio of Division I prospects in Jeremiah Worthem and Britton Lee (Robert Morris), as well as Quadir Welton (St. Peter’s). This season, he’s expected to shoulder a much heavier load for the Mighty Elephants, who lose seven of the top nine scorers from last season.
“I think getting this out of the way early is not only good for him, but is good for our team as a whole because now he can concentrate on ball games instead of worrying about what he is going to do about school next season,” Jackson said.
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MEAC/SWAC Editor Note: This fine article and video was submitted to us by Mr. Lonnie Diggs, Athletic Director, Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School, 447 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. In the past seven years of graduating students, MCSCS has a ZERO percent drop out rate, 100% of their seniors graduate, 97-98 percent attend college, and 2-3 percent attend trade schools. Read more about one the largest and most successful charter school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by clicking HERE. Much success to Lou Myers and Norfolk State University! Keep the pipeline of talent flowing South!
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