UMBC has rounded up their twelfth player for the year, and just in time. Both the UMBC Sports Blog and the Athletic Department have reported that graduate student Laurence Joliceour was given an added year of eligibility by the NCAA. Joliceour, who played three years for the Manhattan Jaspers of the MAAC, was injured during his freshman year of 2006-2007. Upon graduation from Manhattan last school year, Joliceour enrolled in graduate school at UMBC. This will be the second player this year who is playing his graduate-ball for UMBC after three years at another school; the other player being Travis King, who graduated from George Washington; and he will also be the third overall graduate player for the squad. Justin Fry took a medical redshirt last season after suffering an MCL tear near the end of the 2008-2009 season.
The 6’9″ forward averaged 4.6 points in 68 games he played for the Jaspers. He also scored in the double figures in 12 games. Even though those stats are not as impressive, given the inexperience of last year’s squad, this will certainly help. Where Joliceour will contribute to most is at the free throw line. One of the bones of contention last season, the Retrievers averaged .692 from the stripe, including key misses late at home against New Hampshire. During his Jasper tenure, Joliceour shot for .732.
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I like what I see. Though he’s 3″ shorter than Robbie, he’s clearly far more athletic and has a better jumper.
My guess is that he’s going to start.
It looks like he’s got some ability to play with his back to the basket but I think he’s very similar to Justin.
Can’t wait to see him in a UMBC uniform.