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11 Adam Delph

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Name
Adam Delph
Position
Guard
Class
FR
Hometown (Last School)
Louisville, KY (Pleasure Ridge Park)
Ht
6'1"
Wt
161
Seasons
2008-09
Birthday
May 28, 1990

Adam Delph was born Adam Curtis Delph in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 28, 1990, to David Delph and Connie Hopper. 

Delph played high school ball at Pleasure Ridge Park in Louisville.  He had a high school career record of 108-23 and won the Louisville scoring title in 2008 averaging 28 points per game.  Delph was the 2008 Sixth Region Player of the Year.

Delph was a walk-on for Kentucky under head coach Billy Gillispie in 2008-2009.  He did not see any action in his one season.

He announced his decision to transfer to Asbury College after John Calipari was hired and the decision was made to go with a much smaller roster.

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