University of California Athletics

A fifth-year senior who joins the Bears as a walk-on for the second straight season ... earned a spot on the team in 2006-07 in his fourth year trying out for a spot on the roster ... saw action in four games and grabbed two rebounds against Kansas State in November.

High School: As a senior, led Bellarmine College Prep to a 19-11 record and a Central Coast Section championship ... was the team leader in field goal percentage for the 2002-03 season, making 54 percent of his attempts ... named Most Valuable Player of the San Jose City College Summer League when he shot 66 percent from the floor and 44 percent beyond the arc.

Personal: Patrick Allen Armstrong ... born in Palo Alto, Calif. ... parents are Steve and Brenda Armstrong ... has an older sister, Nicole, and an older brother, Steven ... received the National Community Leadership Award in 2005 and 2006 and a UC Berkeley Alumni Association Leadership Award in 2003, 2005 and 2006 ... serves as executive vice president of the Black Pre-Law Society ... hopes to attend law school ... double major in political science and African American studies.

Patrick Armstrong Class: Senior Hometown: San Jose, CA High School: Bellarmine College Prep Height / Weight: 5-11 / 175 Position: Guard Experience: 1V