Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Rodney Blackmon, a cat-quick junior guard from Los Angeles, is averaging more than 16 points a contest this season for the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. On his 2012-13 resume are three game-winning shots and, in one recent win over Cameron, a stretch where he scored 18 of his team's last 23 points.
After playing high school ball at David Starr Jordan in L.A., Blackmon attended West Los Angeles college before transferring to Eastern — where he is a psychology major.
How do you like Portales, compared to where you came from?
It's different. There's not too many people around here, but I kind of like it. I like not being around a lot of people sometimes.
Joshua Lucero: CMI correspondent
Rodney Blackmon, a junior college transfer from Las Angeles, is the leading the Greyhounds in scoring (17.7 points per game and assists (5 apg).
Who were your heroes growing up?
My uncle (George Barrett), but he passed away. I also like Chris Paul. I watched a documentary on him and when his grandfather died, he dedicated all the points that game to his grandfather.
How's the season going for ENMU?
It could have been better, honestly. The close games we lost, we should have won.
What's been the highlights?
Making the (Lone Star conference) tournament. Also, hitting the (game-winning) 3-pointer against Tarleton. We were down 15 in that game.
What do you like doing in your spare time?
I like going to the mall (in Clovis) with my teammates.
What do you miss the most about Los Angeles?
My nephew, my mom.
How about places to eat?
Roscoe's Chicken 'N' Waffles.
