By: Ahriya Fearon
The University of the Virgin Island Men Basketball Team consists of a group of men that share the common love for the game of basketball. These young men are skilled athletes who come from the U.S Virgin Islands, United States Of America, and even as far as the United Kingdom. These men are on a journey to not only excel in their academics but also in basketball. They thrive to have bright futures in basketball and also to achieve their academic goals in college. Showing their pride to be proud Buccaneer’s I introduce to you the roster for 2019-2020 UVI Men’s Basketball Team.
Mahammadu Jawara “Haji”
Hometown: Oslo, Norway
Year: Senior
Position: Center
Jamal Muhammad “Mal”
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Devon Freeman Jr. “Dj”
Hometown: St.Thomas, USVI
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Tavian Pierson
Hometown: Ranson, West Virginia
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Ermias Nega “Erm”
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia
Year: Junior
Position: Guard/ Forward
Je’Shawn Hodge “Fish”
Hometown: St.Thomas, USVI
Year: Red Shirt Freshman
Gency Sanchez
Hometown: St.Thomas, USVI
Year: Red Shirt Freshman
Ismael Cariño “Ish / Nae ”
Hometown: St. Croix, USVI
Year: Sophomore
Position: Forward
Keith Gilmore Jr. “Kj”
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Year: Senior
Position: Guard/ Forward
Drake Elliot
Hometown: St.Thomas, USVI
Year: Senior
Position: Forward
Ahmed Coulibaly
Hometown: VilliersLe-Bel, France
Year: Senior
Position: Forward
Felix Ramos
Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Year: Sophomore
Position: Forward
Jeremiah James “Jerry / Xavier”
Hometown: St.Thomas, USVI
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Jibril Muhammad “Bril”
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Year: Freshman
Position: Guard
Joshuah Goss “Josh”
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Year: Senior
Position: Guard/ Forward
Staff
Assistant Coach Nathaniel Robinson “Coach Nate”
Hometown: Moreno Valley, California
Assistant Coach Anthony Goss Jr. “Coach Aj”
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Coach Jeffrey Jones “Coach Jones”
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
