East High School star James Wiseman got an unexpected treat Monday afternoon. The University of Memphis signee emerged from the school building to a surprise ceremony to present him with the 2019 Gatorade National Player of the Year!
Earlier today, @BigTicket_JW was surprised by his classmates, friends, family, and @memgrizz star @jarenjacksonjr, who presented him with the @Gatorade National Player of the Year Award. Congratulations, James! We are honored to call you a part of the SCS Family. #SCSis901 pic.twitter.com/1GTt9eWn7o
— Shelby Co. Schools (@SCSK12Unified) March 19, 2019
Dozens of students cheered as Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. presented Wiseman with the award.
Watch the moment @BigTicket_JW realizes this isn’t a normal Tuesday afternoon. Congrats to James, the @Gatorade NATIONAL Player of the Year! #SCSis901 ????????@MemEastBB @EastMustangs @memgrizz @jarenjacksonjr pic.twitter.com/NxZYsTYd6z
— Shelby Co. Schools (@SCSK12Unified) March 19, 2019
Interim Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray was also on hand to offer his congratulations.
Congratulations to @BigTicket_JW James Wiseman on your recent accomplishment as @Gatorade National Player of the year! @scsk12unified is absolutely proud of you! To think, you’re almost taller than me. Lol…I wish!!! pic.twitter.com/CqFquOKNVH
— Dr. Joris M. Ray (@SCSSuptRay) March 20, 2019
