NOTING KNIGHTSHEAD... Gerrell Knightshead brings a lot of power to the lineup for the Wildcats as they lacked a huge inside presence last season ... He is an aggressive player that will only continue to grow as he develops his talent and body at B-CU ... Should be a vital part of the inside game for the Wildcats in the paint, as well as around the key with great passing skills ... Wants to become a better player at B-CU, and should contribute nicely in his first year with the program ... A highly-touted big man from the basketball savvy state of California ... Possesses great shot-blocking ability, as well as great timing off the ground for offensive rebounds for his squad.

PREP/PERSONAL... Gerrell Lafayette Knightshead is the son of Dee Brashear ... Born in the state of Arizona ... Helped to lead his team to a record of 26-4 ... Led his squad to a Pac-7 conference championship, as well as a State Championship runner-up ... Named to the Third Team All-State squad in California as a senior ... Selected as a Second Team State Playoff team member ... Tabbed as Co-MVP for the Pac-7 conference as a senior ... Says his favorite activities outside of sports are participating in student government ... Made official visits to UC Irvine and Pepperdine ... Says his favorite athlete has always been Bill Russell because he was just a WINNER!

SHOOTING THE "J" with ... Gerrell Knightshead:

Favorite Sports Team ... Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite Athlete ... Kobe Bryant

Favorite Television Show ... Family Guy

Favorite Movie ... He Got Game

Favorite Singer/Artist ... Jay-Z

Favorite Novel ... Eleven Lessons in Leadership

Favorite Food ... Cereal