LA Hoops star finds home at VIU

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Usama Zaid was once a Los Angeles high school basketball star garnering serious interest from Division 1 NCAA schools.

But off the court, Zaid’s struggles in the classroom held him back from pursuing his basketball dream.

After a few seasons bouncing around Junior Colleges in the U.S., Zaid was approached by VIU Mariners head coach Matt Kuzminski and offered a second chance to turn his life around.

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