Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / Thomas Metthe)
Ruot Monyyong wanted to put on some weight.
The 6-10 UALR forward felt he needed more muscle to truly compete in the paint, despite earning Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors last season.
Monyyong hit the gym hard in the offseason, and he began drinking protein shakes routinely.
He also ate. Then he ate some more.
He stood at 218 pounds in August, up more than 15 pounds from the end of last season and a significant jump from the 190 pounds he was listed at in the media guide before his junior year.