Eight Swampfox (Now Hawks) Players Move On

June 27, 2013

You might still be a little confused as to which school, but there is no question as to these players, their talents, and the fact that they have signed with four year schools to continue their work in the classroom and on the court. They all played for Coach Cory Baldwin and Waycross College.

Chad Ross has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Ross played one season for the former Waycross College Swamp Foxes following his transfer from Valdosta State University. He averaged 12.2 points and 9.4 rebounds per game (187 total) for the Swamp Foxes during the 2012-2013 season. His rebounding statistics placed him among the top five players in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) in that category. Ross was also selected to the GCAA’s All-Region second team.

“I’m very proud of Chad. He worked extremely hard on the court and in the classroom to make his Division I dream come true,” said Baldwin.

Lydell Manigo has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. Manigo played two seasons where he averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game during the 2012-2013 season. He was also a first team All-State selection by the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GABCA).

“I am grateful for the opportunity Flagler has given me to play at the next level,” said Manigo.

“Lydell overcame injuries and numerous setbacks during his sophomore year to land this opportunity,” said Baldwin. “I am very proud of him.”

Jordan Enadeghe has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn. Enadeghe played two seasons and averaged 5.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game during the 2012-2013 season and shot 52.4 percent from the field.

“I am thankful to God for this opportunity He has given me to be a (Tennessee Temple) Crusader. Dreams plus actions equals reality,” said Enadeghe.

pictured above: Jordan Enadeghe

Jalen Simmons has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Berea College in Berea, Ky. Simmons played one season for the former Waycross College Swamp Foxes following his transfer from Marion Military Institute in Marion, Ala. He averaged 4.8 points per game off the bench last season. “Jalen worked hard all season and truly improved as a player while he was here. I wish we could have him for another season,” said Baldwin.

KeShaun Mayfield has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. He averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game (148 total) during the 2012-2013 season. His assist average placed him in the top five in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) in that category. Mayfield was an honorable mention selection to the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association’s All-State team.

Robert Powell has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Shorter University in Rome, Ga. He averaged 10.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game during the 2012-2013 season. Powell’s rebounding average placed him in the top 10 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA). He was third in the conference in total rebounds (192).

A health and physical education major, Powell said it “feels great” to play basketball for a four-year university. “It should be a great experience to play against different talent,” he said.

Head coach Cory Baldwin is proud of Powell’s work over the last two years and of the chance for Powell to play at the four-year level. “Rob has been the most athletic player we’ve had in our program. It’s great to see him move on to play at Shorter,”

Obie Foreman has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, Ga. He averaged 3.6 points and 1.2 rebounds per game during the 2012-2013 season.

Foreman recently received associate degrees in sociology and teacher education – middle grades from SGSC’s Waycross Campus. “I’m proud of Obie. He has improved his game a lot,” said Baldwin. “Being a double major and a student athlete takes hard work both on and off the court, and he got it done.” Foreman said having the chance to play at the next level will be a “great experience” for him.

Keldrick Davis has signed a letter-of-intent to continue his basketball career at Thomas University in Thomasville, Ga.He averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game during the 2012-2013 season. He finished in the top 10 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) in assists, averaging 4.5 per game. Known for his defensive prowess, Davis also finished in the top five in steals, averaging 2.3 per game.

Men’s basketball at Thomas University will officially begin this fall following a lengthy hiatus. “Keldrick will get to do something very few people have done in college athletics, and that is to be on the ground floor of two programs (SGSC-Waycross and Thomas University),” said Baldwin.

Waycross has consolidated with South Georgia to become South Georgia State College. The Hawks as they will be called will continue to play on the Waycross Campus for the 2013-2014 season.