McKendree University Athletics

Kevin played on the first McKendree College basketball team that advanced to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, MO. He was a four-year letter winner and three-year starter. Ironically, Kevin scored the last basket in Bearcat Gym and the first basket in the Melvin in Price Convocation Center. The ‘Cats won 965 games during Kevin’s tenure. He ranks seventh in career scoring with 1757 points and had 819 rebounds. In his four-year career he made 284 of 357 free throws for a percentage of .796. He is ranked third in three-point shooting for making seven in one game, and is ranked sixth in the three-point shooting for one season with 91. He is also fifth in career three-point shooting with 212.

Kevin was the team leader during his junior and senior years, and was the team captain his senior year. He had big numbers on teams that featured balanced scoring and rebounding, and was the “go-to” player for big baskets. Even though he was a big, physical player, Kevin had excellent range and was a tremendous offensive threat. Kevin averaged 17.3 points per game.

Well respected in the NAIA District 20, he was named to the district 20 All-Star team in 1991. He was also named the team’s MVP for his final 1990-91 season. Kevin was an outstanding basketball player, role model for the younger players and a very good student. He was awarded the prestigious Nate Clay award in 1991 which honors a McKendree College athlete who exemplifies the courage, determination and inspiration necessary for success in athletics.