Alabama State senior forward Joel Bosh has been named to the NBA Toronto Raptors’ summer league team.

Bosh, a two-year year starter, played an integral role as the Hornets ran away with the SWAC regular season title this season.

“This is a well-deserved opportunity for Joel,” said Lewis Jackson, ASU’s head basketball coach. “He spent a lot of time in the off-season working on ball handling and shooting. And now it’s paying off.”

Bosh averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while also leading ASU in steals. It was that defensive prowess that Jackson pointed to as one of Bosh’s greatest assets.

“Joel has a really long frame and he plays with great effort,” Jackson said. “He can match-up at several positions and guard almost any on the court. There are always opportunities for players who work as hard as Joel.”

At the end of his final season, Bosh received the ASU Coaches’ Award for the dedication and commitment to his team.

Bosh’s summer league team will begin play on July 12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Bosh’s brother Chris is an NBA All-Star and a member of the United States Olympic basketball team that will be competing in Bejing, China next month.

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