Former LC-M baller leaving SMU for North Texas

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Gary Stelly of KOGT reporting:

Cameron Spencer, a 6-8 forward from LCM, is transferring to play at North Texas after spending two seasons at SMU. Spencer averaged 0.9 points and 1.7 rebounds a game in his two seasons. Spencer was named the District 20-4A Defensive MVP after averaging 14 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.5 blocks a game as a senior at Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

From the Dallas Morning News:

Basketball: SMU forward to transfer to Mean Green

08:20 AM CDT on Friday, August 22, 2008

By Brett Vito / Staff Writer

North Texas head coach Johnny Jones and his staff hosted Cameron Spencer on a visit to Denton for a second time Thursday.

This time the circumstances were just right for the 6-8 forward from Little Cypress-Mauriceville to commit to play for the Mean Green. Spencer visited UNT after his senior season in high school, but ended up committing to SMU.

Spencer left SMU following last season and will transfer to UNT, where he will have two years of eligibility remaining. He spent two seasons playing for the Mustangs.

“It’s a huge advantage for us and a great opportunity for Cameron,†Jones said. “He will have two years left to play, and with a redshirt year, he will have an opportunity to continue to improve and get acclimated to our system.â€

UNT will have two senior post players this season in Harold Stewart and Justin Howerton. Jones said one of the Mean Green’s priorities in recruiting is finding players to fill the void that will be left when both Stewart and Howerton graduate.

Spencer was named the District 20-4A Defensive MVP after averaging 14 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.5 blocks a game as a senior at Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

Spencer averaged 0.9 points and 1.7 rebounds a game in his two seasons at SMU.

UNT is hoping that Spencer will develop into a contributor in its frontcourt while sitting out next season as a redshirt.

“He’s the type of player we are looking for,†Jones said. “He has Division I experience.â€

[Guest abovetherim]

Congratulations to Mr. Spencer.

[BMTSoulja1]

I know one thing.  Spencer was a beast on defense and on the boards when he used to play for the Bears.

[KFDM COOP]

I agree!, he was.