ECCC’s Tenesha Brown To Continue Basketball Career

Tenesha Brown, a two-year basketball standout at East Central Community College in Decatur, has signed a national letter of intent to continue her athletic career at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, La., announced Bill Smith, ECCC women’s head basketball coach.

Brown, a 5-6 guard and Jackson Provine graduate, averaged 17.2 points, 3.1 assists and 3.2 rebounds in helping lead the Lady Warriors to the Region 23 Tournament and a berth in the NJCAA Women’s National Basketball Championship in Salina, Kansas. East Central completed the 2008 season with a 22-8 record.

In recognition of her outstanding season, Brown received third team All-American, All-Region 23 and All-State honors. She was also named the Lady Warriors most valuable offensively player.

Southern University is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.