GWU Inks Point Guard Brian McNair To National Letter of Intent
November 17, 2008 | Men's Basketball
BOILING SPRINGS – Gardner-Webb signed standout point guard
Brian McNair (Wilson, N.C. / Greenfield School) to a National
Letter of Intent, the school announced Monday.
McNair enters his senior season at The Greenfield School as one of
the state's top lead guards. The 6-0, 165-pounder averaged 19.0
points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a junior, earning
Class 1A NCISSAA All-State honors for a Final Four team. A quick,
strong floor leader, McNair should fit in well with the Bulldogs'
up-tempo style. He has been nominated for the McDonald's
All-American Game.
"Brian was the first high school point guard we pursued, and he's a
special talent," said GWU head coach Rick Scruggs. "We graduate two
guards, and need an athletic, smart point guard to come in capable
of playing early. We feel like Brian can make an early impact for
us."
McNair, who also played on Greenfield's 2008 NCISSAA state
championship soccer team this fall, transferred to Greenfield from
Wilson Beddingfield (N.C.) High. He was an All-Area selection in
basketball as a sophomore.
McNair was heavily recruited, and chose Gardner-Webb over Furman,
Appalachian State, High Point, Georgia Southern, St. Francis,
Centeneary and Wright State.
Brian McNair • 6-0 • 165 • PG •
Wilson, N.C. / Greenfield School
Plays at Greenfield School under Coach Rob Salter ... An NCISAA
Class 1A All-State choice as a junior ... Helped lead Knights to
the NCISSAA Final Four ... Plays on a squad that boasts four
Division I prospects ... Averaged 19.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0
steals per game as a junior ... Also plays soccer at Greenfield,
and helped lead Knights to the 2008 NCISAA Class 1A State
Championship ... Highly recruited ... Chose Gardner-Webb over
Furman, Appalachian State, High Point, Georgia Southern, St.
Francis, Centenary (La.) and Wright State ... Solid student who
plans to major in Business at GWU ... Transferred from Wilson
Beddingfield (N.C.) High.
