Last Chance U Basketball Season 2 Where Are They
Netflix's "Last Chance U" is a documentary series that follows junior college football players as they try to make it to the next level. The series has been a fan favorite since it first aired in 2016. In 2021, "Last Chance U" returned with a new sport, basketball. In this article, we will take a look at the players from "Last Chance U Basketball Season 2" and where they are now.
The East Los Angeles College Huskies
The second season of "Last Chance U Basketball" follows the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Huskies. The team had a rough start to the season but eventually turned things around and made it to the state championship.
One of the standout players on the team was Joe Hampton. Hampton was a 6'7 forward who had previously played at Penn State and Long Beach State. After the season, Hampton transferred to Point Loma Nazarene University, an NCAA Division II school located in San Diego, California.
Another player who made an impact on the Huskies was Deshaun Highler. Highler was a 5'11 point guard who transferred to ELAC from Cal State Monterey Bay. After the season, Highler transferred to Cal State Dominguez Hills, an NCAA Division II school located in Carson, California.
The Players
In addition to Joe Hampton and Deshaun Highler, there were several other players on the ELAC Huskies who were featured on "Last Chance U Basketball Season 2."
KJ Allen, a 6'6 forward, transferred to Cal State Northridge, an NCAA Division I school located in Northridge, California. Allen played in 25 games for the Huskies and averaged 12.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
Christian Gray, a 6'9 center, transferred to the University of West Florida, an NCAA Division II school located in Pensacola, Florida. Gray played in 28 games for the Huskies and averaged 8.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Earl Albert, a 6'0 guard, transferred to West Virginia State University, an NCAA Division II school located in Institute, West Virginia. Albert played in 28 games for the Huskies and averaged 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.
Joe Hampton's twin brother, Jeremiah Hampton, was also on the team. Jeremiah was a 6'5 guard who transferred to the University of the District of Columbia, an NCAA Division II school located in Washington, D.C. Jeremiah played in 19 games for the Huskies and averaged 7.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
Conclusion
"Last Chance U Basketball Season 2" showcased the journey of the East Los Angeles College Huskies as they fought to make it to the state championship. While some of the players have moved on to NCAA Division I schools, others have found success at NCAA Division II schools. It will be interesting to see where these players end up in the future.