Jerreh Saidybah (***Dual Citizenship - Gambia, West Africa and Canada***)
by Jerreh Saidybah
Name: Jerreh Saidybah (***Dual Citizenship - Gambia, West Africa and Canada***)
Height: 6 feet 6 Inches (6”6’) 198.121 CM
Weight 230 Pounds (LBS)
College: (1)Vanier College, Montreal, Canada
(2) University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Lowell, Massashusetts USA (NCAA)
Email: JSaidybah@gmail.com and/or flusher10@hotmail.com
Phone: +1 (613) 799-1603 (Mobile) or +1 (613) 421-1442 (Home)
Address: 77 Cartier Street Apt. 805. Ottawa, Ontario Canada, K2P1J7
Jerreh Saidybah is a versatile player, hard worker and a great athlete. His versatility and impact makes him a great offensive threat. With his great foot work, length and ability, Jerreh Saidybah has developed into an outstanding basket ball player. He is a terrific DEFENSIVE and OFFENSIVE player (He can dribble, shoot and post up at will).
By continuously working very hard during both His Freshman and Sophomore year at UMASS LOWELL (NCAA), Jerreh Saidybah earned his respect and the right to be a part of the staring line up as a Power Forward. Throughout his years at UMASS LOWELL, Jerreh Saidybah has won the Basketball Student Athletes awards twice in a row and was named on Dean’s List for his outstanding academic achievement. Jerreh Saidybah not only graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology, but he also obtained his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and Certificate in Security Studies.
JERREH SAIDYBAH’ S ATHLETIC CAREER:
(1) Vanier College 2002-2004:
2002-2003 Season:
11.6PPG 7.2RPG 2.19 BLKS/PG*** (Led League in Blocked Shots)
2003-2004 Season:
11.1PPG 7.0RPG 2.1BLKS/PG*** (Led League in Blocked Shots and Broke School Record For Most Block Shots)
As Co-Captain, He helped lead the team to both; Provincial Championship game and to the National Basketball Championships.
(2) UMASS LOWELL USA (NCAA) 2004-2008:
2004-2005 Freshmen Year:
**UMASS Lowell- 6th Man off the bench
4.5PPG 3.1RPG 13 Blocked Shots (Second in Team) 45%FG
2005-2006 Sophomore Year:
5.0PPG 3.1RPG 22 Blocked Shots (Second in Team) 52.5%FG
2006-2007 Junior Year:
10.2PPG 5.6RPG 20 Blocked Shots (Second in Team) 52.3%FG
Jerreh Saidybah's basketball career has been very successful both on and off the court. His major achievement was graduating from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell with his Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Certificate in Security Studies while maintaining a Grade Point Average(GPA) of 3.25. He was also a member of the Dean's List for his academic excellence.
2009 – Present Season :
Ottawa Men's Basketball League featuring top Collegiate and Professional Players (currently playing)
2009 – 2010 Team PAN African:
14.9PPG 7RPG 1.5 BLKS/PG (30%- 3-Point Field Goal) 55%FG
2010 – 2011 Team The PILLARS:
24.5PPG 9RPG 1.89BLKS/PG (35% - 3-Point Field Goal) 60%FG
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
M.I.P (Most Improved Player) 2002-2003
Defensive Player of the Year 2002-2003 2.19BLK/PG***
Defensive Player of the Year 2003-2004 2.1BLK/PG***
Second Team All-Conference 2002-2003
First Team All-Conference 2003-2004
First Team All-Star – Hoop Mountain, Massachusetts – Summer 2003
Mr. Basketball - Hoop Mountain, Massachusetts- Summer 2003
M.V.P. (Most Valuable Player) at Cushing Academy Invitation Tournament- Winter 2003
***Bachelor's and Master's Degree and Certificate of Security Studies 2004-2008
Basketball Student Athlete of the Year at UMass Lowell – 2005-2006
Basketball Student Athlete of the year at Umass Lowell – 2006-2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFSSaknSFUQ
