Former PVAMU Basketball Standout Signs Professional Contract

JOURDAN DEMUYNCH

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas  --  Former Prairie View A&M men's basketball standout Jourdan DeMuynck has moved on to the professional ranks after inking a contract with Keravnos Strovolou in the Republic of Cyprus.

DeMuynck is the projected starter at shooting guard for his team which plays in the league's top division (A).  He's joining a squad which advanced to the semifinal round of the 2013 Cypriot Play-Offs and finished 3-1 in the EuroChallenge last season.  A native of San Leandro, Calif., DeMuynck had an impressive career for the Panthers as he led them to the 2013 SWAC Tournament Finals while also earning All-SWAC Second Team and All-Tournament Honors.

DeMuynck's signing continues a tradition of Panther standouts earning professional opportunities overseas under head coach Byron Rimm II.  Since 2010, a total of five players have moved on to the professional ranks after completing their careers at Prairie View A&M.

"I'm proud of what Jourdan has accomplished," said Rimm.  "It shows if you put in hard work on-and-off the court, you can achieve your dreams."

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