Xavier Drake, a 2009 Baltimore Sun first-team All-Metro selection, will play for Baltimore City Community College, Panthers coach Terry Maczko announced this week.

“Xavier was referred to me by Eric Barksdale (Dunbar) who just finished his sophomore season with us,” Maczko said in a news release. “Eric had a really good experience at BCCC and got Xavier interested in the program. He just started playing in a couple of summer leagues with our guys and I think he realizes that we have a chance to have a great season. He’s really looking forward to it.” 

Drake, a 6-foot, 185-pound point guard, was a three-year starter for the Millers. He averaged 15 points, five assists and four rebounds for the Baltimore County champions as a senior.

As a freshman at Hagerstown Community College, Drake averaged 5.7 points and 1.5 assists. He redshirted last year at Grays Harbor Junior College in Aberdeen, Wash. At BCCC, Drake joins former Baltimore high school standouts Sean Farr (Dunbar) and Donte Stuckey (Walbrook).

“What I love about Xavier is he fears no one and wants the ball in his hands in crunch time," Maczko said. "He’s a winner, has a true passion for the game and is super competitive."

2009 Baltimore Sun photo of Xavier Drake