Shawn T. Kemp (born November 26, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.
Kemp attended Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana. He was considered to be one of the top four or five players nationally his senior year, and led his team to the state championship finals. Kemp finished third for the state's coveted Mr. Basketball award (behind Woody Austin and Chandler T...
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Shawn T. Kemp (born November 26, 1969, in Elkhart, Indiana) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.
Kemp attended Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana. He was considered to be one of the top four or five players nationally his senior year, and led his team to the state championship finals. Kemp finished third for the state's coveted Mr. Basketball award (behind Woody Austin and Chandler Thompson). However, during the post-season after his senior year, Kemp, more so than any other of his fellow top recruits, certified his reputation. He scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Dapper Dan Roundball Classic, and scored 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the McDonald's Game. During his senior year, Kemp signed a national letter-of-intent to play basketball at the University of Kentucky. However, he left the team after he was caught pawning two gold chains that had been reported stolen by his teammate Sean Sutton, the son...
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