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Signed a scholarship with Robert Morris in June of 2007 ... Strong, physical interior defender with an uncanny ability to rebound ... Adds aggressiveness and strength to Colonial roster ... Smooth, soft touch around the basket that allows him to knock down high percentage shots ... Should vie for playing time in his second season after missing the majority of his rookie campaign with a knee injury.

2007-08 Highlights (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury ... Played a total of 39 minutes ... In collegiate debut hit his only shot from the field and grabbed a rebound in a 72-66 win over Iona (11/10/07) in the 2007-08 season opener ... In a career-high 12 minutes scored two points, grabbed two boards and posted a block against Drexel (11/23/07) in The Philly Hoop Group Classic ... Scored two points, grabbed a career-high three rebounds and added two assists in nine minutes of work in a 72-53 win over Howard (11/24/07) in RMU's final game of The Philly Hoop Group Classic.

High School and Personal: Coached by Rodney Crawford ... Averaged 17.3 points and 9.4 rebounds at Harmony Community Prep ... Helped lead the Canes to an overall record of 40-4 and the Prep School National Championship in Washington, D.C. ... Averaged 15.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game at Harrisburg High School ... Named to the All-Pennsylvania State First Team and garnered "Big 15" accolades according to The Harrisburg Sentinel ... Born Jan. 21, 1986 ... Son of the late Denise Royster and the late William Royal Sr. ... Major is sport management.