Transfer Pressley provides size and versatility for Hampton

JERVON PRESSLEY
6'-8" 250/Forward
Sophomore
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
(Courtesy: Hampton U. Athletics) 

HAMPTON, Virginia  -- Jervon Pressley took the long path to Hampton University, and he and the Pirates are better for it.

The Pirates get a seasoned, if slightly rusty, 6-foot-8, 255-pound space-eater around the basket. Pressley gets a comfortably challenging athletic and academic environment, a group of coaches and players he trusts, and a system that he believes best utilizes his abilities.

"My role coming in was to provide a big presence and energy, and to be a rebounder and shot-blocker," Pressley said. "Now, I feel like the more I get in shape, my role is going to become a low-post scorer, a low-post defender and a great teammate."

Hampton is Pressley's third and presumably final college, after stops at Towson and Robert Morris. He became eligible after the fall semester and has played in five games for the Pirates, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds while playing 15 minutes per game as he works into competitive shape.

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