Highland prospect finds a new home

The Highland Community College Cougars in Freeport, IL made it to the National Tourney once again this past season under head coach Pete Norman. The Cougars have been to Hutchinson quite a few times this past decade under coach Norman. JucoJunction found out today that one of the Cougars players has found a home for next season in this article.

Eric Frederick, a one-time Texas Christian University commitment, will take his game to the Sunshine State and Florida International University for next season according to Cougars assistant coach Ronnie Dean. Frederick, from Oklahoma City, OK, will have three years to play for the Golden Panthers starting this season. Frederick is following former Texas Christian University assistant coach Anthony Anderson to South Beach for next next season.

Frederick averaged 19.5 ppg, 7.5 rebounds and shot 56.2% (221-393) from the floor this past season for the Cougars. Frederick now joins several other junior college players in the Golden Panthers recruiting class for this coming season.