o Pre-New Orleans: Played two seasons at San Jacinto College and averaged 10.9 points and 5.5 assists per game as a sophomore in 2008-09...Also led team in 3-point field goal percentage (36 percent)...Was second on the team in scoring as a freshman, putting up 13.1 ppg while also averaging seven assists per contest...Was teammate of University of Houston forward Maurice McNeil. 

o High School: Was a two-time All-District selection at Milby High School in Houston...Led Buffs to district championship during senior year.

o Personal: Son of Janice McDonald...Has four brothers.