Kenny George
| Kenny George | |
|---|---|
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| College | UNCA |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Center |
| Class | Junior (Redshirt) |
| Career | 2005–present |
| Height | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m) |
| Weight | 360 lb (163 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| High school | Chicago Latin |
Kenneth "Kenny" George Jr.[1] is an American basketball center who currently plays for the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA) Bulldogs. George is the tallest player to ever play in NCAA Division I basketball at 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m). Additionally, he is the tallest college basketball player in the United States and is believed to have the biggest foot of any basketball player in the world at U.S. shoe size 28.[2] George has a 101½ inch wingspan[3] and can dunk the ball without his feet leaving the ground.
High school
George's high school years were spent at the Latin School of Chicago. His senior year he lost in the class A state semifinals.
UNCA
George is currently a junior at UNC-Asheville. He was academically ineligible his freshman year and then redshirted his sophomore year due to a knee injury.[3][4]
In the 2007-08 Season, George led the NCAA in blocks per game and also led in field goal percentage[citation needed].
On April 13, 2008, Kenny George declared for the NBA Draft. He is seen as a low first round pick.
References
- ^ http://inoswim.hp.infoseek.co.jp/photographs.tallestamerican.htm
- ^ Big challenges and spicy 'Lights'
- ^ a b Clemmons, Anna Katherine (2008-01-09). "7 Feet 7 and 350 Pounds, With Bigger Feet Than Shaq's". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-10.
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