Flash is headed to Towson
WHHS student set to play Division I basketball next year
West Hempstead High School student and hoop-star Jamel Flash recently signed a letter of intent to play Division I basketball next year at Towson University in Maryland. Flash, a 6-11 center for the Rams boys' varsity squad, received a full-scholarship from the university. Towson competes in the Colonial Athletic Association.
During the Rams season last year, Flash averaged 12.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.1 blocks. The team finished 12-0 in conference play and 15-5 overall.
Standing, from left are, West Hempstead High's boys' varsity basketball coach Ed Cosgrove, WHHS athletic director Chris Mistretta, Flash's grandmother Mary Saunders, Flash's mother Carolyn, WHHS Interim Principal Neil Lederer and WHHS boys' junior varsity coach Chris Senia. Sitting are Flash and his father Fasiel.
