Junior college forward will visit this weekend

[The Recruiting Guy]

more in tomorrow's paper.

http://blogs.arkansasonline.com/recruiting/

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

very very nice

we need somebody to replace Payne.

Need all the size and skill we can find.

[Kilgor]

He committed to Texas Tech a few days ago.  So what's the deal?

[Kilgor]

6' 6" 180 lbs

High School: Averaged 17 points and 8 rebounds a game last year at Bridgton Academy in Maine. He graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth where he averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, 4.5 blocks an four assists as a senior last year. McDonald was named first team All-District and All-County as well as District Defensive Player of the Year. "He is very athletic and a fierce competitor who runs the court well and is a big-time player," said Vonzell Thomas, his AAU coach for Team Fort Worth. Bridgton Academy coach Whit Lesure says McDonald "is well-suited to the up-tempo style that GW plays." "Montrell is a lefty with tremendous skills," Hobbs said. "He can play multiple positions because of his ability to handle the ball and create plays not only for himself but for his teammates. He is really competitive and will be one of the best athletes to ever play at this school." Personal: Born July 18, 1986 in Fort Worth, TX ... full name is Montrell Dior McDonald ... son of Barbara McDonald ... plans to pursue a career in professional basketball and as a coach ... intends to major in exercise science.

http://gwsports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/mcdonald_montrell00.html

[Hoggy Bear]

http://texastech.scout.com/a.z?s=188&p=2&c=749312&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3A%2F%2Ftexastech.scout.com%2F2%2F749312.html

[Hogginitall]

I found this about him:

http://www.doubletnation.com/story/2008/4/24/231059/932

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Looks like a very, very good defensive on the ball defender. 

[jsimpso3]

is he looking at any one else or vice versa?

[PigWig]

I like this kid a lot and hope he signs.  While he may not shoot as well as Payne, he would definitely bring some good defense and a slashing presence at the 3 spot.

[Hoggy Bear]

56% FT shooter...yikes!

[gohogsgo006]

56% FT shooter...yikes!

out with hunter..in with thise guy lol

[kibster]

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He's still open. 

From what I have read, Tech has 16 guys committed and you can only have 13 players on scholarship so McDonald is looking around.

[opineonswine]

I have it on good authority that it's between us, Kansas State and Tech.

[hogfan0307]

He held Daniel Payne to 0 and 1 point in the two games they played against each other...he is #20 on JUCOJunction's list

[Sow’sEar]

looks like he'll fit into Pel's style.

[PorkSoda]

where does pel find these guys.  It's like they just come out of the woodwork.  If he can play aggressive D and occasionally slash to the basket, he might be a great fit for Pel's system.

[BubbaHog4]

Lets go then

[dougieritch]

Looks like a very, very good defensive on the ball defender. 

Man we really need some lock down defenders; that is why I was excited about Payne. 

I always thought Ervin would be that lock down defender, but never took on the challenge.

Would be great to have a guy that can play many positions.

[jackflash]

The thing I like about coach Pel the most. Seems to have a back up plan for most anything.

[claytongray]

where does pel find these guys.  It's like they just come out of the woodwork.

Dude has connections.

[Philip Seaton]

The thing I like about coach Pel the most. Seems to have a back up plan for most anything.

That's where that Sun Belt predigree comes in handy. At mid-majors they are used to losing out in the end when Highers offer their prospects. Plus they have to look a lot of harder to find recruits.