Montrezl Harrell

As of June 12, 2012

Position: Forward
Height: 6’8” (203 cm)
Weight: 230 lbs. (104 kg)
School: Hargrave Military Academy '12
Hometown: Tarboro, N.C.

USA Basketball

College Notes

Has signed a financial aid agreement to attend and play for the University of Louisville in 2012-13. Initially signed a National Letter of Intent with Virginia Tech, but was released from his letter of intent following a coaching change.

Honors

Named MVP of two postseason all-star games in April following the 2011-12 season: scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds to lead the U.S. All-Stars over the Capital All-Stars at the Capital Classic in Alexandria, Va.; and scored 22 points with 12 boards and seven blocks to lead the East team to victory in a Jordan Brand Classic regional game in Charlotte, N.C.
Chosen as Tar Roanoke Conference Tournament MVP in 2011 for his performance in leading North Edgecombe to the conference championship.

High School Notes

Played the 2011-12 season at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. after previously playing at North Edgecombe High School in Tarboro, N.C.
Averaged 25.2 ppg., 13.6 rpg. and 3.0 bpg. for Hargrave, whose only loss came in the National Prep Championship to Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.).
Dunked 18 times in a single game as he finished with 51 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks in a 122-119 overtime victory by Hargrave over Fishburne Military School.
At North Edgecombe in 2010-11, averaged 16.2 ppg., 12.0 rpg. and 6.7 bpg. as North Edgecombe went 21-3 and won the Tar Roanoke Conference Championship.
Once shattered a backboard in practice during his final season at North Edgecombe.
Played AAU ball for Carolina Elite.

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