Editor's Note: The High Point University men's basketball program welcomes six new players to the roster for the 2016-17 campaign. Get to know a new member of the Panthers every Thursday this summer.

HIGH POINT, N.C. - Redshirt-freshman Jahaad Proctor joins the Panthers in 2016-17 after putting together a strong freshman season at Iona College. The Harrisburg, Pa., product appeared in 32 games and averaged 5.3 points for the Gaels, who won the MAAC Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. He posted 10+ points in seven games and notched a season-high 20 points vs. Fairfield on Dec. 1. Proctor will sit out the 2016-17 season due to NCAA transfer rules and will have three years of eligibility beginning in 2017-18.

Learn more about Jahaad in this introductory Q&A.

Name: Jahaad Proctor

Height: 6'3

Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.

Position: Guard

INTRODUCING THE NEWCOMERS Q&A

Favorite professional basketball team?
Golden State Warriors

Basketball player(s) you look up to?
Paul Pierce, Paul George and Kevin Durant

The greatest moment in basketball history is?
When Kobe Bryant scored 81 points

Favorite memory from your basketball career so far?
Playing in the NCAA Tournament and breaking the boys scoring record for my high school

Favorite movie?
Coach Carter

Favorite TV show?
The Proud Family

Favorite food?
Fried shrimp and Soul Food

Personal hero?
My grandmother, because we have the same birthday and she does anything and everything for me. Also, my daughter, Jolene, because she is my motivation.

If you didn't play basketball, which sport would you play?
Football

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Puerto Rico