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JEREL MCNEAL BIO
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HIGH SCHOOL
Led Hillcrest to the sectional final during his senior season by averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 6.0 steals and 4.0 assists... Named a third team All-American by Parade Magazine... Ranked as the state of Illinois' top senior by the Illinois Prep Bullseye... Named first team all-state by the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times... Played for the East Squad in the 2005 Roundball Classic held at the United Center in Chicago. Personal: Born June 1, 1987...son of Edward and Merlyn McNeal...has one brother and one sister, Jeremy and January...majored in communications studies.
COLLEGE
Choosing Marquette University Mc Neal went on to be a 4-year starter earning numerous honors throughout his College Career. Helping the Golden Eagles make 4 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Mc Neal left Marquette as the all-time leader in points and steals. Mc Neal also earned, Associated Press Second Team All-America selection ... named MU's most valuable player ... also claimed the Golden Eagle Toughness Award ... ranked first all-time at Marquette in points (1,985), Still the all-time leader in steals (287) . First Team All-BIG EAST selection .... Tabbed first team All-American by? Jeff Goodman of Foxsports.com and second team All-American by Sporting News ... One of 24 players named as a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award ... One of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior Class Award ... Named to the Naismith Trophy watch list ... 2009 Oscar Robertson Trophy finalist ... Selected as USBWA District 5 Player of the Year and was a first team All-District 5 selection ... Named to NABC District 5 first team ... Earned Preseason All-BIG EAST honors ... Became sixth player in MU history to tally over 1,500 points and 500 rebounds.
PROFESSIONAL
McNeal went on to a have successful Professional Career as well, spending time playing in several different countries overseas including Belgium, Germany, Spain, Israel, China, and Italy. McNeal also spent time playing the NBA G-League as well as multiple stints with NBA teams the New Orleans Hornets, Utah Jazz, and the Phoenix Suns. Mc Neal is still currently playing and Adding new memories and places to the list.
