Memphis on Sunday landed a pledge from 6-foot-7 junior college forward Trahson Burrell, an Albany, N.Y. native who attends Lee Community College in Texas.
Burrell committed following an official visit to campus for Midnight Madness. He also considered Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Baylor, Alabama and USF, he said. He will have two years of eligibility at Memphis.
“I love coach P [Josh Pastner] and Memphis,” Burrell told SNY.tv. “The way they play fits my style completely. I can bring offense and defense. I’m a motor guy.”
Mike Moore, a family friend who used to coach Burrell in AAU, added: “He’s a legit 6-7 who can play 1 through 4. He can hit the 3, mid-range and break his man down for the drive to the basket.
“He’s long and lanky, which gives him a sizable advantage on the defensive end. He has a high motor and a strong desire to win.”
Burrell visited along with 2014 big man Cliff Alexander of Chicago Curie and shooting guard JaQuan Lyle of Huntington (W.V.) Prep.
“We talked,” Burrell said. “They liked it but they have other places to go and visit still so it’s up in the air for them.”
Alexander is also considering Kansas, Illinois, DePaul and Michigan State, while Lyle’s recruitment remains in flux after decommitting from Louisville.
Burrell joins point guard Dominic Magee and small forward Chris Hawkins in Memphis’ 2014 class.
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