Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Winston-Salem State men’s basketball lands three frontcourt players

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina  -- When 6-8 power forward Michel-Ofik Nzege left Winston-Salem State to transfer to East Carolina, Coach Bobby Collins of the Rams didn’t panic.

Instead, he and his staff went about finding frontcourt help and did so in a big way.
 
Center Brian Okam, a 7-footer from Appalachian State, has transferred to WSSU and so has 6-7 Stacy Caroway, who started his career at Morehead State. The Rams also picked up 6-10 post player Freddie Scott, a transfer from Delaware State.

“We needed help up front because … our two inside guys that were coming back this season were Wykevin (Bazemore) and Victor Holloway,” Collins said. “I’m a big believer in my faith and what our program needed and while we hated to see Ziggy go, we also recruited some young men who were intent on making good decisions for themselves.”

The Rams, who were 21-7 last season, lost eight players from that team. Collins said he has 13 new players on his roster to add to his seven returning players.

“Yeah, we have a few new guys but ...

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