The consistent theme across the board from the college coaches on staff when it came to Kensington’s assessment was 3 things: Competitive, Leader, Playmaker. Played with great energy from the opening drills to the 5 on 5 Tourney leading his team to a W in the ‘Top Prospect’ Title Game. Showed the ability to knock down open 3s, but is at his best making plays off the bounce and going downhill in transition. Attacks the paint, finishes plays in traffic, and has a high basketball IQ so understands when to pass it or score it when he draws the 2nd line of defense. It’s been a year since I’ve evaluated Kensington, and he has grown his game, gotten physically stronger, and plays with a certain confidence with the ball in his hands that makes everyone better. Plays with great energy and showcased leadership traits throughout the Camp that you look for in lead guards. Has college ready size and is a tough matchup in PnR action with his ability to pass, shoot or drive it. Having said that, what won the coaches over and what stood out the most to me was this kids motor. You can’t fake toughness, and outside of being a scholarship level talent, this kid is ‘TOUGH’. Heading into his Senior Season, I can see Kensington leading Granbury on a deep playoff run while putting up scholarship level numbers. D2 Programs should already be recruiting this kid, as he is set to do big things this year and will continue to move up college coaches boards.
Projected Levels: Top 25 NAIA / NCAA D2 w/ potential to play his way onto LM D1 Boards Twitter: kensingtoncols2