Ep. 86 - Featuring Kenny Adeleke Are We Live?

Your favorite hoops podcast is back this week with another great episode! This week we’re welcoming a brother that has been connected to the game almost all his life! We like to call those guys ‘basketball lifers’! A native of Lagos, Nigeria this outstanding hooper grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Paul Robeson High School! An outstanding talent and double double machine, this brother averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds a game as a senior to lead his team to a national ranking of 18th in the country! Being named Player Of The Year in the PSAL his senior season he went on to garner a full basketball scholarship to attend and play for Hofstra University! Becoming an immediate contributor to the team, he was named CAA(Colonial Athletic Association) Rookie Of The Year after averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds a game! While starring at Hofstra, he was selected All-CAA second team as a sophomore and first team as a junior! Making a tough decision, he finished his collegiate career at Hartford University where he averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds a game and was also selected to the All-CAA first team! Going undrafted in 2006, this hooper spent time with the New York Knicks summer league team as well as playing preseason games with the Seattle SuperSonics! Taking his talents international, he spent over 10 years overseas playing in Israel, Turkey, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Mexico to name a few! Currently coaching the youth and giving back his knowledge and wisdom to the game, this brother continues to do legendary work as his solidifies his legendary career! Tap in for Ep. 86 as we chop it up with Brooklyn great and certified pro Mr. Kenny Adeleke! Great conversation ahead, don’t miss it!