Eleby joins Bobcat’s back court

Eleby joins Bobcat’s back court

PAUL SMITHS N.Y. –

Jastic Eleby, a 5'4" shooting guard from Sherman, Texas will be joining the Bobcats womens basketball team for the 2021-22 Campaign.. Eleby a graduate of Sherman High School,where she was a member of the girls varsity basketball team, will be attending Paul Smith’s College to study Hotel, Resort, & Tourism Management.

Eleby was a two-year starter for the Lady Bearcats of Sherman HS and was named honorable mention all-district her junior and senior seasons.

“We’re rebuilding and they see me as being a part of that,” Eleby said. “I’m excited to be a part of it; getting a new experience and meeting new people. When you get the opportunity, you’ve just got to take it.”

Prior to committing to the Bobcats Eleby had walk-on opportunities at Grand Canyon University, Langston University, East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma State.

Coach Pond said “ Jastic is going to provide a sniper like threat shooting it from deep which is a great match for the Bobcats offensive system.”

Eleby went on to say "I would like to thank the Paul Smith's College coaching staff for giving me a chance to see what I can do for there program and I'm excited to see what it has in store for me. I'm looking to bring to my new team is a shooter and someone that has a great attitude. I am looking forward to seeing what the college and the team will hold for me in the future and I'm just really excited to meet all the new people."

About Paul Smith’s College

At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the experience. We are the only four-year institution of higher education in the Adirondacks. Our programs – in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship and the sciences – draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere. For more information, visit paulsmiths.edu.