March, 18, 2019
Jeremy Combs makes his last year, his best year.
Since making his way to TSU to play his last year in college basketball, Combs has been nothing but unstoppable.
As a student-athlete, being a student is first priority. While attending as a graduate student, Combs talks about being at his first HBCU here at TSU.
“It’s been a great experience, it’s a lot different from the other schools I came from, but I enjoyed all my time here, it’s been great,” Combs said.
Combs took SWAC by storm as he dominated the conference in scoring and rebounding.
He ranked as the second highest scorer in SWAC and the forward averaged 16.9 points per game.
This tiger not only led the conference in rebounding averaging 9.1 rebounds a game but also ranked number 6 nationally in offensive rebounds averaging 3.61.
Furthermore, while the tigers went on an 11-game winning streak, Combs was on a streak of his own.
After posting consecutive double-doubles, Combs was able to snatch four SWAC player of the week, 4 weeks in row. Combs will later receive SWAC player and New Comer of the year.
Receiving awards all month, Combs was also honored nationally as he received the Henson weekly honor during his week of securing his career high of 33 points and pulling along 17 rebounds.
In spite of all his personal success Combs says his only concern is winning.
“It’s a great feeling but it’s a team sport so the main thing I’m concerned with is winning and since we been able to do that along the stretch it’s been great.,” Combs said.
Combs has been nothing but extraordinary while attending TSU. In addition to all the success Combs had at TSU it did not start at TSU.
In high school Combs was able to have an experience that will help him direct his basketball career.
While attending Carter High School in Dallas TX where he was born and raised, the future TSU tiger was able to play on Deron Williams elite AAU basketball team.
Combs says that experience impacted his game in basketball.
“That was special, it was definitely a changing point in my life, that’s when I started taking basketball serious and it really worked out for me.”
Combs was then able to take his AAU skills to his high school and receive tremendous success.
Coming out of high school, HoopScoopOnline.com had Combs at the No. 16-rated player in Texas.
The McDonald All-America nominee ranked as No. 23 power forward in the county. Combs was also a Two-time TABC 4A All-State selection (2013, 2014) and third in DFW with 21.2 points per game and second with 12.3 rebounds per game.
After achieving much more success in high school, Combs was able to carry that into North Texas where attended most of his college years.
Combs was shy coming into college, he made the C-USA All-Freshman Team selection and was also runner-up for C-USA Freshman of the Year.
That left Combs to one of just four freshmen in NT history to average at least 10 points and 6.5 rebounds.
After three seasons and starting in majority of the games Combs prosperity at North Texas continued until hitting a roadblock.
Combs unfortunately suffered a torn ligament in his ankle causing him to not complete his 4-year eligibility at North Texas.
After graduating from North Texas, Combs made his way to LSU for his one year of eligibility under the NCAA graduate transfer rules.
Even after surgery Combs nagging injury caused him to play only 52 minutes throughout a 6-game period at LSU.
Combs says his short experience at LSU was still a great one.
“It was a great experience overall, it’s a very high-level ACC and it was real challenging, but I enjoyed my time there and I’m thankful that they gave me the opportunity.”
Coincidently making the same journey as head coach Johnny Jones, Combs made his way to TSU where he continued to leave his mark.
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