Melvin Council Jr., former University Prep Charter High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

Wagner Seahawks Coach Donald Copeland (2024) | Wagner Seahawks

By NYC Gazette

Mar 22, 2024

On Thursday, March 21, former University Prep Charter High School standout Melvin Council Jr.’s current collegiate team the Wagner Seahawks lost 90-62 against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina, this was the first game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the championship.

Name: Melvin Council Jr.

Position: Guard

Team: Wagner Seahawks

H.S.: University Prep Charter High School

Hometown: Rochester

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