Cal Basketball: Bears Get Commitment From 6-6 Walk-On Kevin Armstrong II

The Minneapolis high schooler led his team to Minnesota's Class AA state title this year

Cal basketball coach Mark Madsen, who is rebuilding his roster this offseason after the loss of all five starters, has added a high school walk-on prospect who could provide the program some depth going forward.

Kevin Armstrong II, a 6-foot-6 wing from the Breck School in Minneapolis, announced his plans to attend Cal through social media on Monday.

Also on Monday, Cal got a commitment from Lee Dort, a 6-10 sophomore transfer from Vanderbilt.

Armstrong, who has not earned a national ranking from either Rivals or 247Sports, averaged 16.4 points and 10.8 rebounds for a team that won the Minnesota class AA state title this season.

Armstrong’s profile on , a recruiting site, reports he has a 3.9 grade-point average and a 6-foot-10 wingspan.

Armstrong also offered this personal statement to prospective college recruiters on the website: 

“I believe I am a good candidate for your team because I work hard and I'm highly motivated to be successful in everything I do. As demonstrated by my transcript and academic awards, I take pride in being a student-athlete. 

“I am a team player who leads by example. I believe that I am able to distinguish myself from other players because I have a passion for the game and I am able to directly impact the game in so many ways either through scoring, defense, finding the open man, and rebounding. 

“Scouts have said that they can see that I have `a great feel for the game, a nice touch on my floater, and that I see the floor well and demonstrate the ability to play through contact.’ I am a committed defender on the court and off the court, I invest time reading books that have helped me to better understand defenses and basketball strategy. 

“I believe I have a high basketball IQ and I am very coachable. I have been taught to remain humble, hungry, and grateful for the opportunity to play the sport that I love.”