James Coats Signs With Eastern Basketball
(Press Release 4-16-04)
Bobb Johnston, Athletics Dept.

Oklahoma City Southeast High School product James Coats signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton Eastern finished with a 22-9 record this past season before bowing out in the Regional semi-finals.

Coats led Southeast to a 26-1 record and the 5-A state championship this past year while averaging 19.2 pts. per game. Coats also averaged 5.9 assists.

“James is a hard worker and has the ability to lead. He led by example, not just a talker, on the floor,” said Southeast Coach Walt Brewer. “He follows directions, goes by the book and comes from a hard working family.”

“We are anxious for James to join the Eastern family and our program,” stated Jimmy Voight, Eastern Men’s coach.

Present for James Coats signing his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Eastern Oklahoma State College include from front left, Southeast basketball coach Walt Brewer, James Coats and Patricia Coats, mother. Back row, Larry Coats, father, Eastern assistant basketball coach Johnny Brown, Southeast assistant basketball coach Lamont Lowe and Patrick Coats, brother.