Down on the Bayou
Jones County Junior College is located in Ellisville, MS near the Louisiana border.
The Bobcats are currently 8-0 on the young season and are scoring at 103.4 ppg.
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Johnny Zuppardo is a third year who started his college career at Arkansas State University. Zuppardo, a stretch four man, is averaging 14.6 ppg and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 64% (47-73) from the floor.
"Johnny has the ability to keep you honest and step-out and knockdown a three pointer
from time to time" said JucoJunction Publisher Bret Swanson.
Thaddeus Hall a New York City native signed with the University of South Carolina out of high school but failed to qualify academically. Hall made a semester stop at South Plains College in Texas last season before landing in Ellisville, MS.
Hall, a left-handed player, really competes at a high level whenever in the game. Hall is averaging 16.4 ppg and 4.8 rebounds so far on the young campaign while shooting 54% (47-87) from the floor.
Fellow New Yorker Leroy Fludd signed with the University of Southern Mississippi and failed to qualify ended up at nearby Jones County Junior College with Hall.
Fludd prepped last season at Believe Prep Academy in South Carolina. Fludd nicknamed
"Truck" is averaging 11.4 ppg and 5 rebounds.
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