University of Nevada Athletics

NEVADA: One of three transfers that sat out last season and practiced with the team ... Transferred to Nevada from Brown University where he played two seasons ... Versatile player that could be used at a number of positions in his first season on the court ... Ability to play either inside or outside on the floor ... Will challenge for a starting spot or be a key contributor off the bench.

NOTES: 
• Junior Leland King II set his career high in threes made, draining back-to-back long balls against Utah State.
• Had his best back-to-back offensive games, scoring eight at San José State and nine at UNLV. He also hauled in seven boards at UNLV.
• Recorded his first career double-double, ending the game against San José State with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Both are career highs.

2016-17 (Jr.): 
Streak of 12 games played was snapped when he did not appear in the MW Tournament title game against Colorado State  ...  Scored eight points in the quarterfinals win over USU and made a career-high two 3-pointers in 16 minutes  ...  Best back-to-back games of the season with nine points at UNLV and eight at SJSU  ...  UNLV game was his best offensive game in the last 14 when he totaled nine points and grabbed seven rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench  ...  The seven rebounds is his second best outing of the season  ...  Scored in nine of the last 11 games played ...  Made his second start of the season at Air Force with his first also coming against the Falcons   ...  In 10 minutes off the bench in the USU game scored six points, grabbed three rebounds and dished out two assists  ...  Finished with five points and four rebounds at SDSU  ...  Score seven points and grabbed five rebounds in the UNLV home win  ...  Scored five points in the win over New Mexico, playing 12 minutes  ...  Made his first start at home against Air Force and played six minutes versus the Falcons  ...  Totaled eight points and five rebounds at Fresno State ...  Recorded his first double-double at Nevada finishing with 13 points and 12 rebounds in the win over SJSU  ...  Set career-highs in points (13), rebounds (12), field goals made (6), and minutes played (25) against the Spartans  ...  Netted eight points in 22 minutes in the win over Towson  ...  Grabbed six rebounds and scored three points in the Pack's win at Washington playing 17 minutes  ...  Scored 12 points in the 91-69 win at Bradley  ...  Made his first 3-pointer in the win over Pacific and connected on his first free throws making 3-of-4  ...  Has seen action in 28 games  ...  Scored his first points of the season, netting six in the win over Oregon State  ...  One of three transfers who sat out last season.  

PRIOR TO NEVADA
Played two seasons at Brown University in Providence, R.I. ... In two seasons played in 46 games and earned 20 starts for the Bears ... Sophomore year averaged 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 25.5 minutes and shot 47.1 percent from the field in 17 games with 14 starts ... In 13 games, scored in double figures with a season-high 25 points coming in back-to-back games at Holy Cross and Indiana State his sophomore season ... Freshman year averaged 9.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and shot 45.4 percent from the field in 29 games with six being starts ... In 12 games he netted double figures with a season-high 27 coming against Harvard as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner at Brentwood High School (Calif.) ... Senior year was team captain and team MVP ... First-team All-Alpha League honors his junior and season seasons ... Following his senior year was named the Alpha League MVP and was a first-team all-state selection.

PERSONAL
General business major ... Son of Robin King and Leland King … Has a sister, Bianca, and two brothers, Latham and Le'Marree … Enjoys movies, go-karting, hanging out with friends and video games.