Leslie McDonald Scores 24: "He's on another level"

Posted Feb 1, 2009
Liberty's 3-point shooting kept the Crusaders in the game against Memphis' Briarcrest all night. especially in the second half. But it wasn't enough against the much bigger team that featured two NCAA Division I signees

Leslie McDonald, a 6-foot-5 North Carolina signee, led the Saints with 24 points, including several easy layups in the second quarter on backdoor cuts. Liberty was outscored 20-8 in the second quarter and trailed by 13 at halftime.

"He's on another level," Dexter Williams said. "He made tough shots. We did a good job of getting hands up, for the most part. The kid's going to North Carolina, you expect him to make shots like that." (Jackson Sun)

Related: Basketball Recruiting, Recruiting Board

5-star forward Caleb Wilson cuts list to three, sets commitment date
The nation's most speculated basketball recruiting battle is finally coming to an end. On Friday, Caleb Wilson announced that he has cut his list down...
Fri Jan 17, 2025

UNC Basketball Coaches Watch 2026 5-Star Forward Toni Bryant
The UNC Basketball coaching staff hit the recruiting trail Monday to watch 5-star power forward Toni Bryant at his game for North Tampa (Fla.) Christian...
Wed Jan 15, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Latest UNC Basketball Recruiting Offers, Best Lineups
Hubert Davis continues to offer talented 2026 basketball recruits, including Anthony Thompson and Deron Rippey Jr. Host Isaac Schade discusses the latest in UNC basketball...
Tue Jan 14, 2025

Video: Coast To Coast Podcast - Two-Win Week for UNC Basketball; Recruiting Updates
UNC Basketball notched wins at home against SMU and on the road at NC State last week. Ian Jackson continued his torrid scoring pace, Seth...
Mon Jan 13, 2025