Meet the Athletes – Dec. 19, 2024

Fabian Pommells (left) and Ella Macleod are Collin College basketball players in Fall 2024.
Photos by NICK YOUNG

Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This week, we meet members of the men's and women's basketball teams. 

Name: Fabian Pommells
Hometown: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Position: Point guard, shooting guard
Plans after graduation: Play professionally
Previous school: Uchenna Academy, Toronto, Canada
Other team(s): V3 Prep
What's your favorite go-to food spot? Chipotle
What is the best gift you have ever received? Money
What advice would you give someone who is trying to play sports at the college level? Be the best version of yourself every day and work hard.
What do you consider is the key to success? God
Why did you choose Collin College? I chose Collin College because it was a great environment. It was also a great option for me to grow, get better, and get to the next level.

Name: Ella Macleod
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Position: Guard
Plans after graduation: Transfer to play Division I basketball, then play pro back home (in Australia)
Previous school: Seda College
Other team(s): Ballarat Miners NBL1, Wyndham Championship Women, Melton CBL
What's your favorite go-to food spot? A place back home with good parmas
What is the best gift you have ever received? A T-shirt with my sister's face on it.
What advice would you give someone who is trying to play sports at the college level? Work hard and put in extra work to make yourself better
What do you consider is the key to success?  Teamwork
Why did you choose Collin College? The culture, the expectations of what is required, and the path it can take me on to improve as a player