Red Raven Blaise Keita Signs with Univ. of Nebraska

Photo from Left to Right:  Ast. Coach Abdul Olusesi, Head Coach Jay Herkelman, Blaise Keita, Ast. Coach Kyle Campbell

Coffeyville, Kan. - Coffeyville Community College Red Raven Men's basketball player Blaise Keita has signed an NCAA letter of intent to play for the Big 10 Conference's University of Nebraska.

As a freshman on CCC's National Championship team, Keita earn the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Freshman of the Year award along with being voted to the All-KJCCC Second Team.  During the run through the NJCAA National Tournament, Keita also earned recognition on the NJCAA All-Tournament team.

Standing at 6'11, Keita, from Mali West Africa, averaged 10.5 points and 7.8 rebounds his freshman year at Coffeyville.