Comes from one of the most prestigious high school programs in the country, Montrose Christian Academy...Looks to have an impact in the post during his rookie season...Can play both forward positions, and head coach Cy Alexander calls him a late bloomer in high school who should do nothing but improve as he furthers his college career...Comes to A&T with a college body, so he gives the Aggies a physical presence in the paint.

High School: Played varsity basketball under legendary high school coach Stu Vetter...Montrose Christian was routinely nationally-ranked during Beckford's career...Had a productive senior season at Montrose.

Personal: Full name is Bruce Washington Beckford...He is the son of Crystal and Bruce Beckford...Has two siblings, Eric and Jason and was born on Oct. 29, 1994...Majors in criminal justice and plans to pursue a career in professional basketball...Stretches by himself before games, and his most prized possession is his family...His favorite food is chicken alfredo.