Melvin Council Jr., former University Prep Charter High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Tuesday, March 19 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Wagner Seahawks Coach Donald Copeland (2024) | Wagner Seahawks

By NYC Gazette

Mar 20, 2024

On Tuesday, March 19, former University Prep Charter High School standout Melvin Council Jr.’s current collegiate team the Wagner Seahawks won 71-68 against the Howard Bison in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Dayton, Ohio, this was the first game against the Howard Bison during the championship.

The Wagner Seahawks’ next game will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 2:45 p.m. in Charlotte, North Carolina against North Carolina Tar Heels.

Name: Melvin Council Jr.

Position: Guard

Team: Wagner Seahawks

H.S.: University Prep Charter High School

Hometown: Rochester

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