On Burrell: A versatile, explosive frontcourt player rated the No. 2 prep prospect player nationally ... a cerebral, powerful forward ranked as one of top 20 power forward prospects in the nation by recruiting services Norm Roberts On Burrell: "We expect Justin to be a major impact guy for us this year. He is a guy that can score from 15 feet, or with his back to the basket. He brings unbelievable energy and toughness and aggressiveness. I think the sky is the limit for his potential." At Bridgton Academy: Averaged 23.0 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 4.0 bpg and 3.0 apg in leading prep power Bridgton Academy (Maine) to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Championship in 2006-07 ... led his squad to a 35-5 overall record and the nation's No. 1 prep school ranking for most of the 2006-07 season ... earned both team MVP honors and high academic honors at Bridgton ... coached by Whit Lesure. At Our Savior Lutheran High School: Averaged 17.4 points, 14.3 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.8 assists as a senior at Our Savior Lutheran in the Bronx during the 2005-06 season ... coached by Oswald Cross ... AAU team was the Long Island Lightning. Personal: Justin Eric Burrell ... born April 18, 1988 in Middletown, N.Y. ... son of Renee and Jessie Burrell ... chose to attend St. John's because he loves the coaching staff and wants to play in Madison Square Garden ... majoring in liberal studies ... ... pronounced "buh-RELL." Burrell Up Close...
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