UNCP Adds Cobia to Recruiting Class

PEMBROKE – UNCP men’s basketball coach Ben Miller has announced the signing of North Brunswick High School standout Reggie Cobia to a national letter of intent for the 2010-11 academic year, as the 6-6, 215-pound power forward declared his intentions to continue his playing career with the Braves.

“We are all excited about Reggie Cobia joining our basketball family,” said Miller. “He is a great young man from a wonderful family and he’ll bring many positives things to our program on and off the court.”

Cobia was named to the MaxPreps.com First Team All-Waccamaw Conference this past season for his efforts on the hardwood. He averaged 12.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game during his junior campaign with the Scorpions.

“As a player, Reggie brings great strength and athleticism with an aggressive style of play,” said Miller. “Reggie is a very hard working young man, who is very eager to learn and improve. His high school coach Travis Lemanski has really worked hard to help Reggie develop as a player.”

Named to the Star News All Area Second Team, Cobia helped lead NBHS to the second round of the 2009 2A state playoffs. He scored 17 points and pulled down 14 rebounds against East Duplin HS in the Scorpions’ second round playoff game.