By Ron P. Coderre

Jalen “The Alaskan Husky” Terry, the Putnam Science Academy 6-foot, 7-inch power forward who was being recruited by a number of NCAA Div. I and II colleges, announced that he’s headed to Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo.  Terry, who came to PSA from Anchorage, Alaska, made the announcement official on Feb. 27.

“It’s official! I have committed to play Division 2 basketball at FLC,” Terry announced through New England Recruiting Report.

In moving on to Colorado, Terry will play for one of the winningest coaches in the Midwest in Bob Hofman.  This season Fort Lewis College is fourth in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.  The Skyhawks are headed to the RMAC Tournament.  Terry joins a team that will graduate four seniors at the conclusion of this season.

Since coming to Putnam Science Academy Terry has proven to be a valuable asset to coach Tom Espinosa and the Mustangs.  He’s started a number of games but has also been valuable coming off the bench.  As a big man he gives the Scientists strong inside play but he’s also one of the top three- point shooters on the team.

“Jalen is a very athletic player, who shoots the ball well for a big man.  He can play above the rim but can also put the ball on the floor and drive to the hoop,” said Espinosa.

This season Terry has been a cog in the Mustangs machine, which was selected to play in the National Prep Championships for the first time in the history of the program.  He’s averaged 7.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest.  He’s third on the team from beyond the arc with 46 treys.

“In opting for Fort Lewis College Terry’s made a very intelligent selection.  I think he’ll fit in well with the team and should see his share of action as a freshman,” said Espinosa.

Terry becomes the sixth member of this year’s Mustang squad to earn an athletic scholarship.  He joins Chaise Daniels (Quinnipiac), Jordan Butler (Norfolk State), Anthony Durham (Rider), Danny Upchurch (Charleston Southern) and Kyle Menard (Pace University).