The 2019-2020 season didn’t quite end as anyone would have hoped, but what have the former members of the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) men’s basketball team gone on to achieve since the series wrapped up?
Coach John Mosley and his assistant coaches Ken Hunter and Rob Robinson all remain at ELAC, but a high number of players went on to secure offers elsewhere, with a lot of them even ending up at Division I schools, including Joe Hampton, a player returning to the Division I stage after a several year struggle with injury and adversity.
Joe Hampton – Long Beach State
Joe Hampton made his intentions extremely clear whilst appearing on Last Chance U; he ultimately wants a professional career in basketball and is more than prepared to move overseas if that’s what it’ll take to make that dream happen. Although clearly frustrated with the way that things have worked out for him in recent years, he has now found his way back to Division I and after a successful stint with ELAC he now seems to be doing pretty well for himself with Long Beach State.
Deshaun Highler – Sacramento State
Another player that’s been through a lot in recent years, Deshaun Highler showed himself to be an absolutely fantastic leader whilst appearing on Last Chance U: Basketball, and seems to have an extremely mature head on his shoulders. He’s currently with the Sacramento State Hornets, playing in the Big Sky Conference.
Malik Muhammad – Central Michigan University
A big guy with an even bigger personality, Malik Muhammad is another player from the ELAC Class of 2020 that has been able to make his way to the NCAA Division I level and he’s currently playing for the Central Michigan University Chippewas.
KJ Allen – Texas Tech
With his aggressive style and undeniable talent, KJ Allen is definitely a baller to watch out for in the future. After finishing up at ELAC he has also now entered the Division I stage, ultimately committing to Texas Tech. It’ll definitely be interesting to see what he can now go on to achieve with the Red Raiders.
LJ Zeigler/Jordan Polynice – Chicago State University
Happy birthday to men’s basketball player Jordan Polynice! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/p7qhCQM8PT
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) November 12, 2020
LJ Zeigler and Jordan Polynice can both be found repping the green and white of the Chicago State Cougars in the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference.
Marquis Copeland – Nyack College
And last but by no means least, Marquis Copeland is now in New York City playing Division II basketball at Nyack College where he’s majoring in Psychology.
UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
