Photo by Courtney Myers West Lincoln senior forward Keshon Byrd recently signed a letter-of-intent with Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Seated with Byrd are his mother Kizzy Byrd and sister Keyahana Byrd. Standing, from left, brother Ty Brotherns, sister Brittany Sturkey, brother Dylan Thoms, father Fred Thomas, West Lincoln assistant coach Ben Huey and head coach Brooks Smith.

West Lincoln senior forward Keshon Byrd recently signed a letter-of-intent with the Copiah-Lincoln Community College basketball program.

Last season Byrd was an All-Area selection after averaging 11.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game for coach Brooks Smith. Byrd is currently sidelined at the start of his senior season by a wrist injury that will keep him out until after the holidays.

At 6-foot-5, Byrd is a true post presence that can score with his back to the basket while also having a soft touch when he’s facing the goal. 

Getting a local player with those types of tools is always going to be a priority for Co-Lin head coach Kenny Bizot.

“We are very excited to sign Keshon,” said Bizot. “He will be a versatile big in our offensive system and help us protect the rim on defense. He has a high ceiling to become a very good basketball player.”

The Wolves also recently signed 6-foot-4 forward Fred Miller of Gautier High.

“I’ve coached Keshon in some capacity since he was in the seventh grade,” said West Lincoln head coach Brooks Smith. “He’s someone that Co-Lin has had on their radar for a couple of years now. He has the potential to get even better if he keeps working.”