2018-2019 Men's Basketball Roster
Wilson, Jeameril
Jersey Number 1
Jeameril Wilson
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Woodstock Academy (Notre Dame College Prep)
- Major:
- Finance
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “The culture here and my connection with the coaches.
AS A JUNIOR (2020-21): Played in 13 of the 15 games, starting four … Finished fourth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring (8.5 points per game) and second in rebounding (4.8 per contest) … Shot 45.3 percent from the field (43-of-95), including 37.0 percent from 3-point range (10-of-27) … Reached double-figure points in five contests, ending with a season-high 17 points in the Patriot League Tournament at Boston University (3/3). Added five rebounds, two steals and an assist in the First Round contest … Had five points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal in the regular season finale against Lafayette (2/28) … Scored 16 points while adding six rebounds and an assist at Bucknell (1/31). Shot 5-of-10 from the field, 3-of-4 from behind the arc and 3-of-4 from the free throw line … Strong performance the day prior against the Bison (1/30), posting nine points, a season-high 10 rebounds and an assist … Recorded 14 points and five boards in second consecutive win at Holy Cross (1/24) … Posted 15 points, four rebounds and an assist the day before at Holy Cross (1/23) … Had 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting while adding four rebounds and a career-high tying four assists at Bucknell (1/16) … Scored seven points in each of the first three games of the season – vs. Lafayette (1/2), at Lafayette (1/3) and vs. Navy (1/9). Shot 9-of-14 from the field over the first three contests.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019-20): Breakout sophomore season, averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest – good for third and second on the Mountain Hawks, respectively … Those numbers were good for 24th and 10th in the Patriot League … Played in all 32 games, starting 29 … Reached double-figure points on 21 occasions … Posted two double-doubles … Shot 52.2 percent from the field (128-of-245), 38.3 percent from 3-point range (31-of-81) and 75.0 percent from the free throw line (51-of-68) … Impressed down the stretch, averaging 14.7 points and 7.6 rebounds over the final nine games (to coincide with Lehigh’s 6-3 end to the season) … Scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting while adding five rebounds in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Colgate (3/5) … Strong effort in Patriot League Tournament First Round win over Loyola (3/3), posting 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds, three steals, a block and assist … Impressed in regular season finale at Loyola (2/29), posting 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and eight rebounds. Was 2-of-3 from 3-point range. Tied a career-high four assists … Strong in overtime win over eventual Patriot League Champion Boston University (2/26), posting 11 points and 11 rebounds for second-career double-double (all coming in the last six games). Shot 5-of-7 from the floor … Posted six points, seven rebounds, an assist and steal in win over Bucknell (2/23) … Finished with 11 points (nine coming in the first half) and six rebounds at Colgate (2/19) … Broke career high for points in second straight game, scoring 20 on 8-of-11 shooting (3-of-6 from 3-point range) at Army West Point (2/15). Added six rebounds, three assists, two steals (to tie a career high) and a block … Second straight career game, this time scoring a career-high 19 points in win over Holy Cross (2/12). Shot 7-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range while adding five rebounds, three rebounds and two blocks … Posted first-career double-double in win at Lafayette (2/8), scoring a team-high 13 points and grabbing 15 rebounds to shatter previous career high of seven. Was most rebounds by a Mountain Hawk since the previous February … Scored 10 points (all in the first half) while adding three rebounds, three assists and a steal vs. Colgate (2/5). Shot 2-of-3 from 3-point range … Tallied six points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals against Army West Point (2/1) … Posted 11 points, six rebounds, an assist and three blocks at American (1/27) … Scored 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting vs. Lafayette (1/25) … Finished with six points and four rebounds at Holy Cross (1/22) … Strong effort at Bucknell (1/18), scoring a game-high 16 points while adding six rebounds … Recorded four points, four rebounds, an assist and steal against Navy (1/15) … Tallied six points, five rebounds, a steal and block in win over American (1/11) … Posted 10 points, four rebounds, an assist and block at Boston University (1/8) … Seven points, four rebounds, an assist, block and steal in win over Loyola (1/5) … Finished with 10 points and five rebounds in Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2), shooting 4-of-8 from the field and 2-of-4 from 3-point range … Scored 12 points while adding five rebounds and an assist at Princeton (12/29) … Put forth six points, six rebounds and two assists at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21) … Strong effort vs. Yale (12/7), scoring a team-high 16 points and six rebounds vs. Yale (12/7). Shot 7-of-12 from the field … Recorded two points, six rebounds, an assist and block at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4) … Posted six points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30) … Another double-figure scoring game at Saint Mary’s (11/24), finishing with 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting. Added three rebounds, an assist and steal … Had six points, two rebounds and two steals at Drake (11/21) … Impressed against Misericordia (11/18), tallying 15 points, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal … Was strong at Virginia Tech (11/16), tallying 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Shot 5-of-8 from the field … Filled up the stat sheet with 10 points, seven rebounds (to tie a career high), two assists, two blocks and a steal vs. Cairn (11/12) … Strong effort in win at Albany (11/9), scoring 10 points while adding two rebounds, a block and steal … Posted five points, five rebounds and an assist in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Also tied a career-high two steals … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2018-19): Strong rookie campaign, finishing sixth on the Mountain Hawks in both scoring (4.8 points per game) and rebounding (2.6) … Played in all 31 games, starting three … Shot 55.3 percent from the field (52-of-94), 50.0 percent from three-point range (9-of-18) and 80.0 percent from the free throw line (36-of-45) … Added 23 assists, 12 steals and 11 blocks … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week in early November ... Had nine points and five rebounds in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10). Was 3-of-6 from the field, 1-of-1 from three and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Impressed in Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/7), posting 11 points, three rebounds, an assist and two blocks … Tallied two points, two rebounds, two steals and a block in the regular season finale at Loyola (3/2) … Career effort, scoring a career-high 17 points at American (2/27). Came in second-career start. Finished 6-of-10 from the floor while adding six rebounds, two steals and a block … Filled up the box score with six points, four rebounds, three assists, a block and steal against Holy Cross (2/24) … Strong at Boston University (2/16), posting six points, four rebounds and two assists … Posted three points and a rebound at Bucknell (2/11) … Had six points, four rebounds and an assist in strong effort vs. Navy (2/9) … Tied a career-high 11 points against Colgate (2/4), shooting a perfect 4-of-4 from the field … Grabbed five rebounds in comeback win at Army West Point (2/2) … Made a big impact in win at Lafayette (1/30), recording seven points, two rebounds, two steals and an assist. Was a perfect 3-of-3 from the field … Made first-career start at Navy (1/23), posting an assist, block and steal … Posted four points on 2-of-2 shooting, while adding an assist vs. Bucknell (1/19) … Recorded career highs in points (11) (all in the first half) and rebounds (7) in strong effort vs. American (1/16). Shot a perfect 5-of-5 from the field … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting at Colgate (1/12) … Had two points, three rebounds and an assist while providing strong defense at Holy Cross (1/9) … Strong with six points and three rebounds vs. Loyola (1/6), shooting 2-of-2 from the floor … Impressed vs. Lafayette (1/2), recording six points, a career-high four assists, three rebounds and a steal … Scored four points (coming consecutively in the first half) while adding two rebounds in 10 minutes at West Virginia (12/30) … Recorded two points and three rebounds in home win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Had three points, three rebounds and an assist at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8) … Filled up the stat sheet with two points, three rebounds, an assist, steal and first two career blocks at Yale (12/5) … Scored eight points, all in the span of 1:04 late in the second half, while adding a rebound and assist vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Scored four points on 2-of-2 shooting at No. 12 Kansas State (11/24) … Impressed at Siena (10/21), posting a career-high 10 points along with first two career assists. Knocked down first-career three-pointers on first-career attempts, finishing 2-of-2 … Strong contributor on both ends of the floor vs. Princeton (11/16), finishing with two points and three boards … Made a strong impact on the defensive end in home-opening win vs. Marist (11/13) … Grabbed a rebound at Miami (11/9) … Tallied three points and five rebounds in season opener at Monmouth (11/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Hybrid forward, who graduated from Notre Dame College Prep in Chicago in 2017, playing for Coach Tom Les … After graduation from Notre Dame, attended Woodstock Academy in Connecticut and play for Coach Tony Bergeron … Woodstock plays a national schedule against some of the top prep schools in the country … Named All-Tournament in every holiday tournament senior year … Team’s Defensive Player of the Year … Illinois State Playoffs Elite 8 … Invited to several Chicago/Chicagoland All-Star games … Winningest player in Notre Dame College Prep history (101 wins) … Featured in Chicago Tribune as Athlete of the Month nominee … Led Notre Dame to a 26-6 record and a top-20 finish in the state … In March of 2017, scored a game-high 18 points, 13 in the second half to help Notre Dame past Niles North in the regional final … Named team captain, first team All-Conference honoree and the team's Co-Most Valuable Player, averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds along with three assists and one steal … Among many accolades was an Illinois High School Association Scholastic Achievement Award, Notre Dame College Prep's Faith, Scholarship and Service Award and an Ambassador of the Year Award … Also played AAU on the prestigious Under Armour circuit for the Wisconsin Playground Warriors and Coach Mike Weinstein.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 23 vs. Army West Point (3/3/22)
Rebounds: 15 at Lafayette (2/8/20)
Assists: 5 vs. Army West Point (1/26/22)
Steals: 3 vs. Loyola (3/3/20)
GETTING TO KNOW JEAMERIL
Nickname: Mero
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Rathbone Dining Hall
Major & Why: Business
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: Chicken & Rice
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: G Herbo
Favorite Movie: More Than A Game
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stacey King
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Floyd Mayweather
Hobbies: Watching scary movies, listening to music
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: SLAM
Place I'd Like To Visit: Puerto Rico
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: 2005 Chris Brown Dancing
Dream Job: NBA Player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: MVP Derrick Rose wore it
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my mom
AS A SENIOR (2021-22): Played in all 32 games, starting 30 … Averaged a career-high 11.2 points per game, which was second on the Mountain Hawks and 20th in the Patriot League … Also averaged 4.8 rebounds while shattering previous career high in assists with 67 (previous high was 41) … Shot 52.8 percent from the floor (142-of-269), including 43.2 percent from 3-point range (38-of-88) … Tallied a career-high 24 blocks. 0.8 blocks per game was tied for eighth in the league … Recorded nine points, five rebounds and three assists in the Patriot League Semifinals at Colgate (3/6) … Scored a career-high 23 points in quarterfinal win over Army West Point (3/3), 19 of which came in the first half. Finished 8-of-12 from the floor and 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Set or tied career highs in field goals made (8) and 3-pointers made (4) and attempted (6).Senior Jeameril Wilson jumped at the opportunity to help after Covid hit, and he worked with Y.N.G. (https://t.co/pKmStPZP8j) to distribute food to families who needed it most during the pandemic.@MarchMadnessMBB | @espn | @PatriotLeague | @LehighU | @LehighMBB | @BrettReed pic.twitter.com/3TmreqwhbP
— Patriot League on ESPN (@PatriotLeagueTV) February 22, 2022
Tallied nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, along with four rebounds and a block in win at Lafayette (2/26) … Enjoyed strong effort on Senior Night, posting 13 points, three rebounds, two assists, a steal and block in win over American (2/23) … Had seven points, three rebounds and a block at Loyola (2/20) … Finished with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in big win over Bucknell (2/14) … Recorded five points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals vs. Lafayette (2/12) … Posted 11 points, three rebounds, three assists and two blocks at Colgate (2/9) … Tallied 10 points, five rebounds and four assists vs. Boston University (2/5) … Four points, three rebounds and two assists vs. Navy (2/2) … Finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds at Holy Cross (1/28), marking second double-double of season and fourth of career. Also had a block named the No. 6 Play of the Day on SportsCenter.That’s the way to end a half @jeameril_wilson ?? pic.twitter.com/odL8dvfK56
— Lehigh M. Basketball (@LehighMBB) March 4, 2022
Posted 12 points, six rebounds, five assists (to tie a career high) and a steal vs. Army West Point (1/26) … Scored 18 points (11 coming in the first half) on 6-of-10 shooting at Boston University (1/22). Added eight rebounds, two blocks and an assist … Impressed with first double-double of season (and third of career), posting 11 points and 10 rebounds in win at Navy (1/19) … Tallied 11 points (all in the first half) vs. Loyola (1/16). Shot 5-of-7 from the floor while adding five rebounds and four assists … Finished with four points, three rebounds and two assists at Bucknell (1/13) … Six points, four rebounds, three assists and a block vs. Holy Cross (1/10) … Posted six points, two assists and a rebound at Army West Point (1/7). Was 2-of-4 from 3-point range … Impressive effort vs. Colgate (1/4), tying a career-high 20 points in 22 minutes, while adding a career-high five assists. Was a game-high +16 and shot 9-of-9 from the floor. It was the most makes by a Mountain Hawk without a miss since Tim Kempton was 9-of-9 vs. American on Mar. 5, 2015 … Recorded eight points, six rebounds, an assist and block in win at American (1/1) … Had 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and a career-high five blocks against Eastern (12/29). Shot 5-of-7 from the field, including 2-of-2 from 3-point range. Five blocks were most by a Lehigh player since Tim Kempton in March of 2017 … Posted 17 points, five rebounds and two assists at Maryland (12/28) … Finished with 13 points (11 in the second half) vs. UAlbany (12/21), shooting 6-of-9 from the floor. Added two rebounds, two assists and two blocks … Scored 10 points while adding five rebounds and an assist vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (12/4) … Recorded four points, four rebounds and a steal at Yale (12/1) … Tied a career-high 20 points in just 26 minutes vs. Saint Francis (11/28), knocking down 7-of-9 from the field, including 4-of-5 from 3-point range. The five made threes marked a career high … Finished with eight points, four rebounds and an assist at Virginia (11/26) … Fourth straight game with double-figure points, posting 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and a block in win over Columbia (11/23) … Career effort at Monmouth (11/16), tying career highs in points (20) and assists (4) while adding six rebounds, a block and steal. Fourteen of his points came in the first half. Shot 8-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-3 from 3-piont range … Posted 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting while adding five rebounds, two steals and a block vs. NJIT (11/13) … Had three points, four rebounds and two assists in the season opener at Rutgers (11/10) … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.ICYMI, @jeameril_wilson’s impressive block made #SCTop10 yesterday morning ?????? pic.twitter.com/XUuLMmCcXr
— Lehigh M. Basketball (@LehighMBB) January 30, 2022
AS A JUNIOR (2020-21): Played in 13 of the 15 games, starting four … Finished fourth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring (8.5 points per game) and second in rebounding (4.8 per contest) … Shot 45.3 percent from the field (43-of-95), including 37.0 percent from 3-point range (10-of-27) … Reached double-figure points in five contests, ending with a season-high 17 points in the Patriot League Tournament at Boston University (3/3). Added five rebounds, two steals and an assist in the First Round contest … Had five points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal in the regular season finale against Lafayette (2/28) … Scored 16 points while adding six rebounds and an assist at Bucknell (1/31). Shot 5-of-10 from the field, 3-of-4 from behind the arc and 3-of-4 from the free throw line … Strong performance the day prior against the Bison (1/30), posting nine points, a season-high 10 rebounds and an assist … Recorded 14 points and five boards in second consecutive win at Holy Cross (1/24) … Posted 15 points, four rebounds and an assist the day before at Holy Cross (1/23) … Had 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting while adding four rebounds and a career-high tying four assists at Bucknell (1/16) … Scored seven points in each of the first three games of the season – vs. Lafayette (1/2), at Lafayette (1/3) and vs. Navy (1/9). Shot 9-of-14 from the field over the first three contests.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019-20): Breakout sophomore season, averaging 10.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest – good for third and second on the Mountain Hawks, respectively … Those numbers were good for 24th and 10th in the Patriot League … Played in all 32 games, starting 29 … Reached double-figure points on 21 occasions … Posted two double-doubles … Shot 52.2 percent from the field (128-of-245), 38.3 percent from 3-point range (31-of-81) and 75.0 percent from the free throw line (51-of-68) … Impressed down the stretch, averaging 14.7 points and 7.6 rebounds over the final nine games (to coincide with Lehigh’s 6-3 end to the season) … Scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting while adding five rebounds in the Patriot League Quarterfinals at Colgate (3/5) … Strong effort in Patriot League Tournament First Round win over Loyola (3/3), posting 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds, three steals, a block and assist … Impressed in regular season finale at Loyola (2/29), posting 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and eight rebounds. Was 2-of-3 from 3-point range. Tied a career-high four assists … Strong in overtime win over eventual Patriot League Champion Boston University (2/26), posting 11 points and 11 rebounds for second-career double-double (all coming in the last six games). Shot 5-of-7 from the floor … Posted six points, seven rebounds, an assist and steal in win over Bucknell (2/23) … Finished with 11 points (nine coming in the first half) and six rebounds at Colgate (2/19) … Broke career high for points in second straight game, scoring 20 on 8-of-11 shooting (3-of-6 from 3-point range) at Army West Point (2/15). Added six rebounds, three assists, two steals (to tie a career high) and a block … Second straight career game, this time scoring a career-high 19 points in win over Holy Cross (2/12). Shot 7-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range while adding five rebounds, three rebounds and two blocks … Posted first-career double-double in win at Lafayette (2/8), scoring a team-high 13 points and grabbing 15 rebounds to shatter previous career high of seven. Was most rebounds by a Mountain Hawk since the previous February … Scored 10 points (all in the first half) while adding three rebounds, three assists and a steal vs. Colgate (2/5). Shot 2-of-3 from 3-point range … Tallied six points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals against Army West Point (2/1) … Posted 11 points, six rebounds, an assist and three blocks at American (1/27) … Scored 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting vs. Lafayette (1/25) … Finished with six points and four rebounds at Holy Cross (1/22) … Strong effort at Bucknell (1/18), scoring a game-high 16 points while adding six rebounds … Recorded four points, four rebounds, an assist and steal against Navy (1/15) … Tallied six points, five rebounds, a steal and block in win over American (1/11) … Posted 10 points, four rebounds, an assist and block at Boston University (1/8) … Seven points, four rebounds, an assist, block and steal in win over Loyola (1/5) … Finished with 10 points and five rebounds in Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2), shooting 4-of-8 from the field and 2-of-4 from 3-point range … Scored 12 points while adding five rebounds and an assist at Princeton (12/29) … Put forth six points, six rebounds and two assists at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21) … Strong effort vs. Yale (12/7), scoring a team-high 16 points and six rebounds vs. Yale (12/7). Shot 7-of-12 from the field … Recorded two points, six rebounds, an assist and block at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4) … Posted six points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30) … Another double-figure scoring game at Saint Mary’s (11/24), finishing with 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting. Added three rebounds, an assist and steal … Had six points, two rebounds and two steals at Drake (11/21) … Impressed against Misericordia (11/18), tallying 15 points, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal … Was strong at Virginia Tech (11/16), tallying 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Shot 5-of-8 from the field … Filled up the stat sheet with 10 points, seven rebounds (to tie a career high), two assists, two blocks and a steal vs. Cairn (11/12) … Strong effort in win at Albany (11/9), scoring 10 points while adding two rebounds, a block and steal … Posted five points, five rebounds and an assist in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Also tied a career-high two steals … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2018-19): Strong rookie campaign, finishing sixth on the Mountain Hawks in both scoring (4.8 points per game) and rebounding (2.6) … Played in all 31 games, starting three … Shot 55.3 percent from the field (52-of-94), 50.0 percent from three-point range (9-of-18) and 80.0 percent from the free throw line (36-of-45) … Added 23 assists, 12 steals and 11 blocks … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week in early November ... Had nine points and five rebounds in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10). Was 3-of-6 from the field, 1-of-1 from three and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Impressed in Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/7), posting 11 points, three rebounds, an assist and two blocks … Tallied two points, two rebounds, two steals and a block in the regular season finale at Loyola (3/2) … Career effort, scoring a career-high 17 points at American (2/27). Came in second-career start. Finished 6-of-10 from the floor while adding six rebounds, two steals and a block … Filled up the box score with six points, four rebounds, three assists, a block and steal against Holy Cross (2/24) … Strong at Boston University (2/16), posting six points, four rebounds and two assists … Posted three points and a rebound at Bucknell (2/11) … Had six points, four rebounds and an assist in strong effort vs. Navy (2/9) … Tied a career-high 11 points against Colgate (2/4), shooting a perfect 4-of-4 from the field … Grabbed five rebounds in comeback win at Army West Point (2/2) … Made a big impact in win at Lafayette (1/30), recording seven points, two rebounds, two steals and an assist. Was a perfect 3-of-3 from the field … Made first-career start at Navy (1/23), posting an assist, block and steal … Posted four points on 2-of-2 shooting, while adding an assist vs. Bucknell (1/19) … Recorded career highs in points (11) (all in the first half) and rebounds (7) in strong effort vs. American (1/16). Shot a perfect 5-of-5 from the field … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting at Colgate (1/12) … Had two points, three rebounds and an assist while providing strong defense at Holy Cross (1/9) … Strong with six points and three rebounds vs. Loyola (1/6), shooting 2-of-2 from the floor … Impressed vs. Lafayette (1/2), recording six points, a career-high four assists, three rebounds and a steal … Scored four points (coming consecutively in the first half) while adding two rebounds in 10 minutes at West Virginia (12/30) … Recorded two points and three rebounds in home win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Had three points, three rebounds and an assist at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8) … Filled up the stat sheet with two points, three rebounds, an assist, steal and first two career blocks at Yale (12/5) … Scored eight points, all in the span of 1:04 late in the second half, while adding a rebound and assist vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Scored four points on 2-of-2 shooting at No. 12 Kansas State (11/24) … Impressed at Siena (10/21), posting a career-high 10 points along with first two career assists. Knocked down first-career three-pointers on first-career attempts, finishing 2-of-2 … Strong contributor on both ends of the floor vs. Princeton (11/16), finishing with two points and three boards … Made a strong impact on the defensive end in home-opening win vs. Marist (11/13) … Grabbed a rebound at Miami (11/9) … Tallied three points and five rebounds in season opener at Monmouth (11/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Hybrid forward, who graduated from Notre Dame College Prep in Chicago in 2017, playing for Coach Tom Les … After graduation from Notre Dame, attended Woodstock Academy in Connecticut and play for Coach Tony Bergeron … Woodstock plays a national schedule against some of the top prep schools in the country … Named All-Tournament in every holiday tournament senior year … Team’s Defensive Player of the Year … Illinois State Playoffs Elite 8 … Invited to several Chicago/Chicagoland All-Star games … Winningest player in Notre Dame College Prep history (101 wins) … Featured in Chicago Tribune as Athlete of the Month nominee … Led Notre Dame to a 26-6 record and a top-20 finish in the state … In March of 2017, scored a game-high 18 points, 13 in the second half to help Notre Dame past Niles North in the regional final … Named team captain, first team All-Conference honoree and the team's Co-Most Valuable Player, averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds along with three assists and one steal … Among many accolades was an Illinois High School Association Scholastic Achievement Award, Notre Dame College Prep's Faith, Scholarship and Service Award and an Ambassador of the Year Award … Also played AAU on the prestigious Under Armour circuit for the Wisconsin Playground Warriors and Coach Mike Weinstein.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2018-19 | 31-3 | 510-16.5 | 52-94 | .553 | 9-18 | .500 | 36-45 | .800 | 82 | 2.6 | 23 | 30 | 11 | 12 | 149 | 4.8 |
| 2019-20 | 32-29 | 925-28.9 | 128-245 | .522 | 31-81 | .383 | 51-68 | .750 | 171 | 5.3 | 41 | 72 | 22 | 25 | 338 | 10.6 |
| 2020-21 | 13-4 | 331-25.5 | 43-95 | .453 | 10-27 | .370 | 15-26 | .577 | 62 | 4.8 | 25 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 111 | 8.5 |
| 2021-22 | 32-30 | 898-28.1 | 142-269 | .528 | 38-88 | .432 | 36-54 | .667 | 153 | 4.8 | 67 | 77 | 24 | 11 | 358 | 11.2 |
| Totals | 108-66 | 2664-24.7 | 365-703 | .519 | 88-214 | .411 | 138-193 | .715 | 468 | 4.3 | 156 | 204 | 58 | 55 | 956 | 8.9 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 23 vs. Army West Point (3/3/22)
Rebounds: 15 at Lafayette (2/8/20)
Assists: 5 vs. Army West Point (1/26/22)
Steals: 3 vs. Loyola (3/3/20)
GETTING TO KNOW JEAMERIL
Nickname: Mero
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Rathbone Dining Hall
Major & Why: Business
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: Chicken & Rice
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: G Herbo
Favorite Movie: More Than A Game
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: Twitter
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stacey King
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Floyd Mayweather
Hobbies: Watching scary movies, listening to music
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: SLAM
Place I'd Like To Visit: Puerto Rico
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: 2005 Chris Brown Dancing
Dream Job: NBA Player
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: MVP Derrick Rose wore it
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my mom
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