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Matt Scherbenske was born October 14, 1987, to Jim and Susie Scherbenske. Scherbenske played two seasons at Kentucky (2007-09) after transferring from Oral Roberts following his freshman season (2006-07). While at Kentucky, Scherbenske made the SEC All-Academic Team and played with more than 10 NBA draft picks. He played one prep season at perennial powerhouse…
Jodie Meeks was born Orestes Jodie Meeks II on August 21, 1987, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Orestes and Margaret Meeks. He attended Norcross High School in Georgia, where he helped lead the Blue Devils to their first state championship in 2006. As a senior, Meeks averaged 23.6 points during the regular season and 28.3 in…
Michael Porter was born May 10, 1987, to Gary and Pam Porter. Porter was coached by his father Gary in high school, the same high school as former Wildcat standout Chuck Hayes. Porter averaged 16 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals per game, and shot 41% from three-point range during high school. He was…
Mark Krebs was born on October 10, 1986, in Newport, Kentucky to Mark and Terri Krebs. He has an older sister, Mandy, and younger brother, Andrew. Krebs played high school ball at Newport Central Catholic and was All-State in 2005. He was the Ninth Region Division 2 Player of the Year in 2005 and a…
Joe Crawford was born Joseph Reshard Crawford II on June 17, 1986, in Detroit, Michigan to Joe and Sylvia Crawford. His two younger brothers both played college basketball, Jordan at Indiana and Xavier and Jalen at Bradley and Valdosta State. Joe and Jordan both played in the NBA and Jalen launched a rap career under…
Rajon Rondo was born Rajon Pierre Rondo on February 22, 1986, in Louisville, Kentucky to Amber Rondo. He has three siblings: Dymon, William, and Anton. He had little contact with his father, who left his family when he was seven years old. To support the family, his mother worked the third shift at Philip Morris…
Adam Williams was born on September 19, 1985, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Sandra Sue “Sandy” Williams and Harold “Tex” Williams. He grew up in nearby St. Albans and played for his father at St. Albans High School, where he became a two-time first-team all-state selection. As a senior, Williams averaged 19.7 points, eight rebounds…
Ramel Bradley was born on February 24, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York to Wes and Daisy F. Rice. Bradley played for the University of Kentucky Wildcats from 2004 to 2008. A talented point guard and shooting guard nicknamed “Smooth,” Bradley was known for his scoring ability, leadership, and toughness during his time at Kentucky. Bradley…
