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{{short description|American basketball player}}
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| position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
| position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] / [[Center (basketball)|center]]
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| league = [[Liga Nacional de Básquet]]
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| team = Atenas de Córdoba
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| years5 = 2017
| years5 = 2017
| team5 = [[ČEZ Nymburk]]
| team5 = [[ČEZ Nymburk]]
| years6 =
| years6 = 2017–2018
| team6 = [[Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin B.C.|Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin]]
| team6 =
| years7 = 2018
| team7 = [[Elitzur Yavne B.C.|Elitzur Yavne]]
| years8 = 2018–2019
| team8 = [[Al Ahli SC (Doha)|Al Ahli]]
| years9 = 2019–2020
| team9 = [[BC Balkan|Balkan Botevgrad]]
| years10 = 2021–present
| team10= [[Atenas de Córdoba]]
| highlights =
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* [[National Basketball League (Czech Republic)|Czech League]] champion ([[2016–17 National Basketball League (Czech Republic) season|2017]])
* [[National Basketball League (Czech Republic)|Czech League]] champion ([[2016–17 National Basketball League (Czech Republic) season|2017]])
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* [[List of NBA Development League champions|NBA D-League champion]] (2015)
* [[List of NBA Development League champions|NBA D-League champion]] (2015)
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'''Kenneth Michael Hall''' (born April 10, 1990) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[GSL Faros BC|Faros Larissas]] of the [[Greek Basket League]]. He played college basketball at [[University of Tennessee]] with the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee Volunteers]] from 2009 until 2013. Hall entered the [[2013 NBA draft]] but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.
'''Kenneth Michael Hall''' (born April 10, 1990) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[Atenas de Córdoba]] of the [[Liga Nacional de Básquet]]. He played college basketball at [[University of Tennessee]] with the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee Volunteers]] from 2009 until 2013. Hall entered the [[2013 NBA draft]] but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.


==High school career==
==High school career==
Hall played high school basketball at [[Redan High School|Redan]], where he was coached by Dalton Greene. He waw rated by [[Scout.com]] as a four-star prospect, the No. 9 power forward in the country and the No. 29 overall prospect nationally in the class of 2009.<ref name="UIC">{{cite web|title=UT Bio|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/kenny_hall_435914.html|work=UTsports.com|accessdate=October 2, 2016}}</ref> As a junior at Redan in 2008, he averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds per game while leading the Raiders to a 14-win season. He also participated in the [[United States men's national under-19 basketball team|USA Basketball Under-18]] Trials in [[Washington, D.C.]], during the summer of 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=JaMychal Green To Participate in USA Basketball Trials|url=http://www.rolltide.com/news/2008/6/10/JaMychal_Green_To_Participate_in_USA_Basketball_Trials.aspx?path=mbball|accessdate=October 6, 2008|work=rolltide.com|date=January 29, 2017}}</ref> As a senior, Hall averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds in 2009, leading Redan to an 18-4 record and earning second-team Class 5A All-State honors.
Hall played high school basketball at [[Redan High School|Redan]], where he was coached by Dalton Greene. He was rated by [[Scout.com]] as a four-star prospect, the No. 9 power forward in the country and the No. 29 overall prospect nationally in the class of 2009.<ref name="UIC">{{Cite web |title=UT Bio |url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/kenny_hall_435914.html |access-date=October 2, 2016 |website=UTsports.com}}</ref> As a junior at Redan in 2008, he averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds per game while leading the Raiders to a 14-win season. He also participated in the [[United States men's national under-19 basketball team|USA Basketball Under-18]] Trials in [[Washington, D.C.]], during the summer of 2008.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 29, 2017 |title=JaMychal Green To Participate in USA Basketball Trials |url=http://www.rolltide.com/news/2008/6/10/JaMychal_Green_To_Participate_in_USA_Basketball_Trials.aspx?path=mbball |access-date=October 6, 2008 |work=rolltide.com}}</ref> As a senior, Hall averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds in 2009, leading Redan to an 18–4 record and earning second-team Class 5A All-State honors.


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===University of Tennessee===
===University of Tennessee===
Hall played [[college basketball]] at [[University of Tennessee]], with the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee]], from 2009 to 2013 under coach [[Bruce Pearl]]. He played in 35 games with three starts as a true freshman , averaging 3.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game on the year and 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in SEC play. He led the team with a .578 field-goal percentage, including a team-best .617 shooting percentage in SEC play. During his second Volunteers campaign, he saw action in 25 games, with one start, averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.0 minutes per game while shooting .528 from the floor. As a junior, Hall led his team in blocks per game (1.0 bpg) and was UT's third-leading rebounder, having 4.5 per game. During his last year at the college as a senior, Hall appeared in 31 games with 21 starts averaging 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kenny Hall to Tennessee|url=http://csnbbs.com/thread-289052.html|accessdate=October 2, 2016|work=csnbbs.com|date=March 21, 2008}}</ref>
Hall played [[college basketball]] at [[University of Tennessee]], with the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee]], from 2009 to 2013 under coach [[Bruce Pearl]]. He played in 35 games with three starts as a true freshman, averaging 3.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game on the year and 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in SEC play. He led the team with a .578 field-goal percentage, including a team-best .617 shooting percentage in SEC play. During his second Volunteers campaign, he saw action in 25 games, with one start, averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.0 minutes per game while shooting .528 from the floor. As a junior, Hall led his team in blocks per game (1.0 bpg) and was UT's third-leading rebounder, having 4.5 per game. During his last year at the college as a senior, Hall appeared in 31 games with 21 starts averaging 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 21, 2008 |title=Kenny Hall to Tennessee |url=http://csnbbs.com/thread-289052.html |access-date=October 2, 2016 |work=csnbbs.com}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
After going undrafted in the [[2013 NBA draft]], Hall joined [[MBK Rieker Komárno|Rieker Komárno]] of the [[Slovak Extraliga (basketball)|Slovak League]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://ahojkomarno.sk/zostavu-mbk-doplni-forward-kenny-hall/ | title=Zostavu MBK doplní forward Kenny Hall | language=Slovak | publisher=ahojkomarno.sk | date=July 7, 2013 | accessdate=January 29, 2017}}</ref> During his first professional season, he went to average 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game, being the best player of the team in terms of blocking shots.
After going undrafted in the [[2013 NBA draft]], Hall joined [[MBK Rieker Komárno|Rieker Komárno]] of the [[Slovak Extraliga (basketball)|Slovak League]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 7, 2013 |title=Zostavu MBK doplní forward Kenny Hall |url=http://ahojkomarno.sk/zostavu-mbk-doplni-forward-kenny-hall/ |access-date=January 29, 2017 |publisher=ahojkomarno.sk |language=Slovak}}</ref> During his first professional season, he went to average 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game, being the best player of the team in terms of blocking shots.


The next year, Hall entered the [[2014 NBA Development League Draft]], being chosen by the [[Delaware 87ers]] in the 4th round with the 1st pick.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former TSU star taken first overall in 2014 NBA D-League draft|url=http://www.nashvillepost.com/home/blog/20479820/former-tsu-star-taken-first-overall-in-2014-nba-dleague-draft|accessdate=October 2, 2016|work=nashvillepost.com|date=November 3, 2014}}</ref> On March 10, 2015, he was waived by 87ers, after averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Delaware 87ers reacquire Norvel Pelle|url=http://delaware.dleague.nba.com/news/delaware-87ers-reacquire-norvel-pelle/|accessdate=January 30, 2016|work=delaware.dleague.nba.com|date=March 10, 2015}}</ref> On March 12, 2015, Hall was acquired by [[Santa Cruz Warriors]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Santa Cruz Warriors Acquire Kenny Hall|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/santa-cruz-warriors-acquire-kenny-hall/n-4937475|accessdate=October 2, 2016|work=oursportscentral.com|date=March 13, 2015}}</ref> With Warriors, Hall won the [[List of NBA Development League champions|NBA D-League championship]] on 2015.
The next year, Hall entered the [[2014 NBA Development League Draft]], being chosen by the [[Delaware 87ers]] in the 4th round with the 1st pick.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 3, 2014 |title=Former TSU star taken first overall in 2014 NBA D-League draft |url=http://www.nashvillepost.com/home/blog/20479820/former-tsu-star-taken-first-overall-in-2014-nba-dleague-draft |access-date=October 2, 2016 |work=nashvillepost.com}}</ref> On March 10, 2015, he was waived by 87ers, after averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 10, 2015 |title=Delaware 87ers reacquire Norvel Pelle |url=http://delaware.dleague.nba.com/news/delaware-87ers-reacquire-norvel-pelle/ |access-date=January 30, 2016 |work=delaware.dleague.nba.com}}</ref> On March 12, 2015, Hall was acquired by [[Santa Cruz Warriors]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 13, 2015 |title=Santa Cruz Warriors Acquire Kenny Hall |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/santa-cruz-warriors-acquire-kenny-hall/n-4937475 |access-date=October 2, 2016 |work=oursportscentral.com}}</ref> With Warriors, Hall won the [[List of NBA Development League champions|NBA D-League championship]] on 2015.


On August 23, 2016, Hall joined [[Koroivos BC|Koroivos Amaliadas]] of the [[Greek Basket League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Koroivos signs Kenny Hall and Antonios Michaloglou|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/210182/koroivos-signs-kenny-hall-and-antonios-michaloglou.html|accessdate=October 2, 2016|work=sportando.com|date=March 13, 2015}}</ref> In 18 games, Hall went on to average 13.4 points 6.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game, including a 25 point game against [[Kymis B.C.|Kymis]]. His amazing performances draw the interest of other clubs, such as [[Pallacanestro Reggiana]] of the [[Lega Basket Serie A]] and [[Uşak Sportif|Muratbey Uşak Sportif]] of the [[Turkish Basketball Super League|Turkish Super League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Κριτήριο το μπάι άουτ για Χολ|url=http://www.superbasket.gr/kritirio-to-bai-aout-gia-chol/|accessdate=February 17, 2017|work=superbasket.gr|date=December 27, 2016|language=Greek}}</ref> On February 11, 2017, Hall announced after a game against [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]] in the Greek Basket League that he will join [[ČEZ Basketball Nymburk|ČEZ Nymburk]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kenny Hall to leave Koroivos Amaliadas for ČEZ Nymburk|url=http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/296183/sdnas-exclusive-kenny-hall-leave-koroivos-amaliadas-cez-nymburk|accessdate=February 17, 2017|work=superbasket.gr|date=February 11, 2017}}</ref>
On August 23, 2016, Hall joined [[Koroivos BC|Koroivos Amaliadas]] of the [[Greek Basket League]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 13, 2015 |title=Koroivos signs Kenny Hall and Antonios Michaloglou |url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/210182/koroivos-signs-kenny-hall-and-antonios-michaloglou.html |access-date=October 2, 2016 |work=sportando.com}}</ref> In 18 games, Hall went on to average 13.4 points 6.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game, including a 25-point game against [[Kymis B.C.|Kymis]]. His amazing performances draw the interest of other clubs, such as [[Pallacanestro Reggiana]] of the [[Lega Basket Serie A]] and [[Uşak Sportif|Muratbey Uşak Sportif]] of the [[Turkish Basketball Super League|Turkish Super League]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 27, 2016 |title=Κριτήριο το μπάι άουτ για Χολ |url=http://www.superbasket.gr/kritirio-to-bai-aout-gia-chol/ |access-date=February 17, 2017 |work=superbasket.gr |language=Greek}}</ref> On February 11, 2017, Hall announced after a game against [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]] in the Greek Basket League that he will join [[ČEZ Basketball Nymburk|ČEZ Nymburk]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite news |date=February 11, 2017 |title=Kenny Hall to leave Koroivos Amaliadas for ČEZ Nymburk |url=http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/296183/sdnas-exclusive-kenny-hall-leave-koroivos-amaliadas-cez-nymburk |access-date=February 17, 2017 |work=superbasket.gr}}</ref>


On August 18, 2017 Hall signed with [[GSL Faros BC|Faros Larissas]] of the Greek Basket League.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kenny Hall (ex CEZ Nymburk) joins G.Larissa-Faros|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/news/503064/Kenny-Hall-(ex-CEZ-Nymburk)-joins-G.Larissa-Faros|accessdate=August 17, 2017|work=Eurobasket.com|date=August 17, 2017}}</ref> Due to an injury, he missed the first month of the season and he was released from the team on November 21, 2017, without appearing in a single game for the team.
On August 18, 2017, Hall signed with [[GSL Faros BC|Faros Larissas]] of the Greek Basket League.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 17, 2017 |title=Kenny Hall (ex CEZ Nymburk) joins G.Larissa-Faros |url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/news/503064/Kenny-Hall-(ex-CEZ-Nymburk)-joins-G.Larissa-Faros |access-date=August 17, 2017 |work=Eurobasket.com}}</ref> On November 29, 2017, Hall joined [[Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin B.C.|Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin]] of the [[Liga Leumit (basketball)|Israeli National League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2017 |title=Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin adds Hall to their roster, ex G.Larissa-Faros |url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/news/514612/Maccabi-Kiryat-Motzkin-adds-Hall-to-their-roster,-ex-G.Larissa-Faros |access-date=December 1, 2017 |website=Eurobasket.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:35, 30 August 2024

Kenny Hall
Atenas de Córdoba
PositionPower forward / center
LeagueLiga Nacional de Básquet
Personal information
Born (1990-04-10) April 10, 1990 (age 34)
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolRedan
(Stone Mountain, Georgia)
CollegeTennessee (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Rieker Komárno
2014–2015Delaware 87ers
2015Santa Cruz Warriors
2016–2017Koroivos Amaliadas
2017ČEZ Nymburk
2017–2018Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin
2018Elitzur Yavne
2018–2019Al Ahli
2019–2020Balkan Botevgrad
2021–presentAtenas de Córdoba
Career highlights and awards

Kenneth Michael Hall (born April 10, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Atenas de Córdoba of the Liga Nacional de Básquet. He played college basketball at University of Tennessee with the Tennessee Volunteers from 2009 until 2013. Hall entered the 2013 NBA draft but was not selected in the draft's two rounds.

High school career

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Hall played high school basketball at Redan, where he was coached by Dalton Greene. He was rated by Scout.com as a four-star prospect, the No. 9 power forward in the country and the No. 29 overall prospect nationally in the class of 2009.[1] As a junior at Redan in 2008, he averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds per game while leading the Raiders to a 14-win season. He also participated in the USA Basketball Under-18 Trials in Washington, D.C., during the summer of 2008.[2] As a senior, Hall averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds in 2009, leading Redan to an 18–4 record and earning second-team Class 5A All-State honors.

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kenny Hall
PF
Stone Mountain Redan (GE) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Feb 3, 2008 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247Sports:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

College career

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University of Tennessee

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Hall played college basketball at University of Tennessee, with the Tennessee, from 2009 to 2013 under coach Bruce Pearl. He played in 35 games with three starts as a true freshman, averaging 3.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game on the year and 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in SEC play. He led the team with a .578 field-goal percentage, including a team-best .617 shooting percentage in SEC play. During his second Volunteers campaign, he saw action in 25 games, with one start, averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.0 minutes per game while shooting .528 from the floor. As a junior, Hall led his team in blocks per game (1.0 bpg) and was UT's third-leading rebounder, having 4.5 per game. During his last year at the college as a senior, Hall appeared in 31 games with 21 starts averaging 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game.[3]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Hall joined Rieker Komárno of the Slovak League.[4] During his first professional season, he went to average 14.5 points and 6.7 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game, being the best player of the team in terms of blocking shots.

The next year, Hall entered the 2014 NBA Development League Draft, being chosen by the Delaware 87ers in the 4th round with the 1st pick.[5] On March 10, 2015, he was waived by 87ers, after averaging 7.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.[6] On March 12, 2015, Hall was acquired by Santa Cruz Warriors.[7] With Warriors, Hall won the NBA D-League championship on 2015.

On August 23, 2016, Hall joined Koroivos Amaliadas of the Greek Basket League.[8] In 18 games, Hall went on to average 13.4 points 6.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game, including a 25-point game against Kymis. His amazing performances draw the interest of other clubs, such as Pallacanestro Reggiana of the Lega Basket Serie A and Muratbey Uşak Sportif of the Turkish Super League.[9] On February 11, 2017, Hall announced after a game against Kolossos Rodou in the Greek Basket League that he will join ČEZ Nymburk for the rest of the season.[10]

On August 18, 2017, Hall signed with Faros Larissas of the Greek Basket League.[11] On November 29, 2017, Hall joined Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin of the Israeli National League.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "UT Bio". UTsports.com. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "JaMychal Green To Participate in USA Basketball Trials". rolltide.com. January 29, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2008.
  3. ^ "Kenny Hall to Tennessee". csnbbs.com. March 21, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  4. ^ "Zostavu MBK doplní forward Kenny Hall" (in Slovak). ahojkomarno.sk. July 7, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
  5. ^ "Former TSU star taken first overall in 2014 NBA D-League draft". nashvillepost.com. November 3, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "Delaware 87ers reacquire Norvel Pelle". delaware.dleague.nba.com. March 10, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  7. ^ "Santa Cruz Warriors Acquire Kenny Hall". oursportscentral.com. March 13, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "Koroivos signs Kenny Hall and Antonios Michaloglou". sportando.com. March 13, 2015. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "Κριτήριο το μπάι άουτ για Χολ". superbasket.gr (in Greek). December 27, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  10. ^ "Kenny Hall to leave Koroivos Amaliadas for ČEZ Nymburk". superbasket.gr. February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  11. ^ "Kenny Hall (ex CEZ Nymburk) joins G.Larissa-Faros". Eurobasket.com. August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  12. ^ "Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin adds Hall to their roster, ex G.Larissa-Faros". Eurobasket.com. November 29, 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
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