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Senior guard, No. 2 scorer in App State history graduates after historic career

After serving as the face of the App State basketball program for five years, one senior guard reflects on his historic career before leaving the Mountaineer family.

“It’s been great being a focal point on this team. It’s been an honor,” said senior guard Justin Forrest. “It’s been a fun experience and one I’ll never forget.”

Growing up in Decatur, Georgia James and Sonia Forrest raised Justin. James Forrest, who earned All-ACC first team in 1994 at Georgia Tech, instilled an intense work ethic and unwillingness to be complacent in his son at an early age.

“He’s always been a hard worker.