Recent Chamberlain graduate and 6-foot-10 center Matt Kendrick has signed a grant in aid to play with Division II Saint Leo University, Saint Leo sports information director Evan Ortiz confirmed.

Kendrick averaged 19.3 points and 12.8 rebounds per game this past season and was named to the Tribune’s All-Hillsborough County Boys Basketball second-team.

“We are excited to have Matt Kendrick join us,” said Saint Leo men’s basketball coach Mike Madigan. “He is a welcomed addition to our program. To my knowledge he is the tallest player in Saint Leo Basketball history. He has the size to change the game defensively with blocked shots and rebounding, he runs the floor very well and we expect he will develop in to a very complete player in his time here.”

The Lions ended the 2008-09 season 15-16 overall and were eliminated by Rollins College in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament quarterfinals.