Former SCSU Bulldog Standout Has PreDraft Workout With L.A. Lakers

LOS ANGELES, California  -- Former All-MEAC performer and South Carolina State standout forwardMatthew Hezekiah was invited to predraft workouts with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Hezekiah was one of 12 prospects that worked out for Laker officials and general manager Mitch Kupchak. Others were, Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State), Nik Stauskas (Michigan), P. J. Hairston (UNC), Aaron Gordan (Arizona) and Julius Randle (Kentucky) just to name a few.

The 6-11, 220 pound Jacksonville, Fla. native led the Bulldogs in scoring the past two seasons with 13.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. The two-time All-MEAC Second Team performer has already been offered several professional contracts to play overseas.

To watch Hezekiah's complete predraft workout with the Lakers click link below:

COURTESY SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS