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LC’s Bajema announces he’ll play at Michigan

8 years ago in Local Sports

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Lynden Christian basketball star Cole Bajema has announced he’ll play his college basketball at the University of Michigan. Bajema still has to play his senior season for the Lyncs.

Michigan went to the Final Four in 2018. Bajema also had offers from Virginia, Washington and Xavier among others.

Bajema released the following statement on his Twitter feed Saturday, “I am excited and blessed to announce that I will further my education and basketball career by accepting a scholarship offer to attend the University of Michigan. I would like to thank God, my parents, and my coaches for their help in allowing me to realize my dream of attending the greatest university in the world. GO BLUE

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