Jersey Express Add Jamal Webb and Donte Chisholm

November 7, 2008 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Jersey Express News Release


Madison, NJ - The Jersey Express have added forward Jamal Webb out of Tuckahoe, and guard Donte Chisholm out of Mount Vernon, NY, to its roster for the upcoming season.

Webb, who played three years at Wagner College, before transferring in 2006 to Maritime College in Throggs Neck, NY. Jamal was named to the First Team All Conference, and earned All-Met second team honors in his senior season as voted by the National Invitational Tournament and the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.

Jamal stands 6'5 is an extremely strong finisher around the rim, and has the ability to create his own shot. He has a scorer's mentality, and the ability to get it done.

Chisholm, out of Mount Vernon played for Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. In his freshman year, Donte earned rookie of the week honors by averaging 12ppg, 7apg, and 6rpg over a stretch. Donte is a shooter with unlimited range, who can also finish at the basket.

Donte is listed at 6", and plays the point or shooting guard. He can run the offense, or move over and get you points in bunches. His defense and toughness will help anchor the backcourt.

Assistant Head Coach Austin quipped; both Jamal and Donte are talented young men, who are hungry for the opportunity to prove that they belong in the pro game. They've shown tenacity, grit, and the kind of hustle that we think will help us reach our goal this season. They'll play a huge role in our success".

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