General McLane grad signs with the Cape Breton Highlanders in the National Basketball League of Canada

Edinboro all-time scorer and former General McLane basketball standout Jaymon Mason is headed to Canada to live out his dream of playing professional basketball.

Mason signed with the Cape Breton Highlanders in the National Basketball League of Canada this weekend.

“I'm at a loss for words right now honestly,” Mason said. “I knew I would get a call when the time was right, but since it happened, it's been unbelievable. It's just a crazy feeling right now.”

Mason was a two-time all-state selection at McLane and finished with 1,467 career points. He then dominated at Edinboro as he broke the school scoring record, previously held by his dad, with 2,005 points. He also holds the career records in free throws made with 497 and free throws attempted with 593. Mason, who was an All-American for the Fighting Scots, finished fourth in school history with 414 career assists.

Another Erie native played in the same league as former Cathedral Prep and Gannon standout Adam Blazek played two seasons for the Niagara River Lions.

The NBLC has a similar schedule to the NBA as it gets started in November and runs through April.

“This means so much to me,” Mason said. “I have always wanted to play professional basketball since I was a little kid. It's great for myself and my family, but I'm just thankful for this opportunity. I'm looking forward to it.”

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