| Monquel Pegues |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Wilson, N.C.
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| Last College:
Cape Fear (N.C.) CC
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| Height / Weight:
6-10 / 255
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| Position:
Forward
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| Experience:
Transfer
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GENERAL INFORMATION/CAREER
Transfer from Cape fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C., where he is the school's all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, free throws amde and attempted and field goals made and attempted • Will provide much needed size in the middle and could be an impact player in his first season at New Mexico.
2006-07 • SOPHOMORE SEASON (CAPE FEAR CC)
Averaged 17.7 ppg and 7.1 rpg, shooting 55.2% from the floor and 69.5% from the FT line • Earned NJCAA Division 1 honorable mention All-American honors under head coach Ryan Mantlo • Also named First Team All-Region 10.
2005-06 • FRESHMAN SEASON (CAPE FEAR CC)
Averaged 10.4 ppg and 6.4 rpg • Shot 55.6% from the field.
HIGH SCHOOL
A 2005 graduate of Fike High School in Wilson, N.C. • Averaged 13 ppg, 5 rpg and 2 bpg as a senior • Rated a three-star recruit out of high school by Scout.com.
PERSONAL
Born Jan. 3, 1987, Monquel is the son of Gail Speight and Willard Pegues • Full name is Willard Monquel Pegues • First cousin is Julius Peppers who plays football for the Carolina Panthers• Plans to major in Sports Management • Plays the organ and keyboard for his mother's church.
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