Jamal Keene

Position:
Midfielder
Ht./Wt.:
6-0 / 175
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.

2010 (Freshman) -- Made great strides in the midfield before injuries shut him down for the final two matches of the season...attempted 12 shots, including six on goal, in his first season in the Bluff City...attempted three shots against North Florida and Kentucky...earned his first career goal against the Wildcats, coming in the second minute of the Tigers draw with Kentucky...all three shots against the Wildcats were on goal...started final seven matches (from Oct. 5 against Central Arkansas to Oct. 31 against South Carolina), but a knee injury shelved him the final two games...had first start against North Florida and played a career-high 76 minutes.

Prior to Memphis: Competed at the club level for Cobb Futbol Club...Coached at club level by Steve Gummer...Helped club team win 2005 Dallas Cup...Club team finished tied for seventh in final USYSA U-17 National League standings...Selected to Georgia Olympic Development Program, as well as Region III pool...Attended high school at The Walker School in Marietta, Ga., and Hiram High School in Hiram, Ga...Won Georgia State Championship in 2008 with The Walker School...Lettered four seasons in soccer...Tallied 16 goals and eight assists as a junior...Coached in high school by Gary Blohm...Named Rookie of the Year during first high school season at The Walker School in 2007.

Personal: Born June 22, 1992 in Brooklyn, N.Y... Parents are Karlene and Trevor Keene.