Jay'veon Coleman set to take talents to NAIA Cardinal Stritch University

Jay'veon Coleman, center, signed his letter of intent to Cardinal Stritch University. Bronco head coach Sean Schooley is seated far right while assistant coach Troy Coleman is on far left. (Photo by Peter Dindinger/NMMI Sports Press)
Jay'veon Coleman, center, signed his letter of intent to Cardinal Stritch University. Bronco head coach Sean Schooley is seated far right while assistant coach Troy Coleman is on far left. (Photo by Peter Dindinger/NMMI Sports Press)
Posted: May 09, 2022

Peter Dindinger — NMMI Sports Press

The best is yet to come for 6-foot-8 sophomore forward Jay'veon Coleman.

Coleman, a native of Dallas, Texas, signed his national letter of intent to continue his basketball career at NAIA Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In two years with the New Mexico Military Institute, Coleman tallied 67 rebounds, 10 assists, nine total blocks and seven steals in 40 games played.

"It prepared in many ways mentally and physically, and it just got me prepared for the next level," Coleman said about his time at NMMI. "I'm just going to miss mostly my teammates, coaching and everybody else that supported me throughout my journey."

The Broncos made an appearance in the Region V tournament semifinals for the first time since 2001 this past season.

NMMI made some noise in the postseason by upsetting nationally-ranked McLennan Community College 74-71 in overtime in the opening round.

Coleman scored a season-high seven points during a Nov. 26 game against the University of the Southwest JV, where NMMI won 111-76.

He also grabbed a season-best five rebounds against USW, which bettered his previous tally of four rebounds compiled during an 86-76 upset of nationally-ranked Dodge City Community College on Nov. 6.

Coleman scored 40 total points this past season while he had eight assists, four steals, four blocks and 39 total rebounds.

In the paint, he played with lots of authority and was a dominant force against opposing offenses.

"It was mainly special because we all busted our butt just to get to where we got," he said about this past season.

Coleman has the ability to make an immediate impact at Cardinal Stritch, which is a program looking to bolster up its strength.

"Jay'veon, over two years, showed signs of really getting ready to turn the corner. I think he's started to figure it out," said NMMI head coach Sean Schooley. "He had some good moments for us that helped us win some games. I just hope that he gets it on a more consistent level.

"He's a very athletic kid and I hope he does well. He has the potential to be extraordinary. I think it's ahead of him."

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