A Florida junior college standout will be bringing some heat to the court when she joins the MSU women’s basketball team in the fall.
Tallahassee Community College star Syreeta Bromfield signed a National Letter of Intent with MSU Sunday.
Bromfield had considered St. Louis University, Texas A&M and Florida, but chose MSU for its hospitality.
“I’m really excited because this is my dream,” she said. “I was nervous about signing but I felt at home at MSU. I felt that they’re going to have my back through the ups and downs. I didn’t feel that there would be any problems.
“There were some things I felt that I didn’t feel at the other schools. Like the feeling that playing at MSU for the next two years would be worthwhile.”
The 6-foot forward began her basketball career in Kingston, Jamaica, and was a member of both the Jamaican Junior and Senior National teams. She will enter the program with junior eligibility.
Head coach Joanne P. McCallie said she’s very excited about the team’s latest addition.
“She brings a lot of great energy and flexibility, especially since she can play the three or the four position,” she said.
McCallie said the experience Bromfield, a two-time All-Panhandle Conference First-Team selection, brings will be an asset to the team’s success.
“She’s gained a lot of maturity at the junior college level,” she said.
McCallie said Bromfield’s team leadership, while it may be silent, will be greatly depended upon.
“It’s hard when you’re brand new on a team to be a leader, but I do think she’ll lead by example,” she said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that she possess what it takes to emerge as a team leader.”
Teresa Baker-Atkinson, women’s head coach at Tallahassee Community College, said Bromfield’s experience will be made evident the minute she hits the court.
“She’s a veteran player with a lot of talent,” Baker-Atkinson said. “She’s a strong scorer, a good defender and rebounder. She can post up in the paint and get great position for putbacks.”
Baker-Atkinson said Bromfield’s game is based on heart.
“She’s a strong player who can dominate every time she touches the ball,” she said.
In March, Bromfield led Tallahassee Community College to a 28-8 record and a third-place finish at the National Junior College Basketball Championships.
Bromfield finished the season ranked 15th in the NJCAA (Division I) in scoring with 16.5 points per game and 20th in rebounding with 7.8 rebounds per game.
She closed her career as Tallahassee’s all-time leading scorer with 1,055 points and leading rebounder with 529. She has recorded more than 20 double-doubles in her career.
