May 1st, 2008

The 2008-2009 California Maritime Academy roster boasts two new student-athletes with the commitments of Andy Medeiros from Napa Valley College and Eddie Williams from San Joaquin Delta College. Both will be looked upon to make immediate contributions in continuing the  progress of the men's basketball program.

Medeiros is a 6'1" point guard who recently finished a stellar two year career playing for Napa   Valley Head Coach Steve Ball.  Andy was twice named an All Bay Valley Conference member.  This  past season he led his team in scoring putting up 15.7 points per game. Andy also led the   Storm in  assists as well as free throw shooting.  He was a major reason for Napa Valley being a playoff contender for the entire season.

"I am very excited about coming to Maritime.  I feel that we have the chance to do some special         things!" Medeiros said after signing his letter of intent.

Coach Rooney was equally excited, "We identified Andy early in the recruiting year because number one, he is a very talented player.  More importantly, however, he is a dedicated student and the way in which he carries himself allows him to be a great leader.  I look forward to his leadership for the next two years."

Eddie Williams is a 6'4" guard who has the opportunity to have an outstanding career at Maritime.  During the 2005-2006 season at Delta, he was an important contributor on a team that advanced to the Elite Eight of the California Junior College playoffs.  Williams sat out the past two seasons due to a knee injury. 

With his injury healed, Williams is looking forward to getting the chance to play for the Keelhaulers, " I am extremely happy about continuing my career at Maritime.  It is a place where I will be able to take advantage of a great education and also, I was drawn to the positive direction of the program.    I am looking forward to getting back on the court."

"The sky is the limit with Eddie.  He is very motivated coming off the injury and the most positive  thing is he is hungry.  I am really looking forward to coaching him the next three years," Rooney concluded after Williams signed his letter of intent.

"This is a very good day for our program.  With the commitments of Andy and Eddie, we have two players who are used to winning.  Both have tremendous drive and will be great assets to not only   our basketball program but also to our school community," commented Head Coach Bryan Rooney.

Go Keelhaulers!