Luke Kennard is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Born on June 24, 1996, in Middletown, Ohio, Kennard was drafted as the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He plays the versatile role of a guard-forward, whose primary role is to catch and shoot threes.
In his college years, Kennard played for the Duke Blue Devils, playing alongside Jayson Tatum, Brandon Ingram and Grayson Allen. In his sophomore season, Kennard led the Blue Devils to the ACC Tournament victory, winning the ACC Tournament MVP and was named on the 2016-17 Consensus All-American second-team. He went from averaging 11.8 points on 32.0% shooting from the deep in his freshman season to averaging 19.5 points on 43.8% shooting from the deep in his sophomore season.
In the 2023/24 season, Kennard only featured in 39 games, making 22 starts, he was used as a catch-and-shoot specialist. His 75.6% of his shots were from the three-point line, ranking him sixth in the NBA for high-volume three-point shooting. He was ranked second in three-point percentage, shooting 45% from the deep (minimum 200 3PA and 100 3PM). The Grizzlies and Kennard had an injury-riddled season and would be looking to make a comeback in the 2024-25 NBA season.
Who Are Luke Kennard’s Parents?
Luke Kennard’s parents are Mark and Jennifer Kennard.
Who is Luke Kennard’s mother?
Luke Kennard’s mother is Jennifer Kennard. As of May 2024, there is not much information available about her available on the internet.
Who is Luke Kennard’s father?
Luke Kennard’s father, Mark Kennard played college basketball for Central Kentucky. His father played a crucial role in Luke’s life and helped him improve his overall game.
"When he was 4 or 5 years old, he would play in kindergarten leagues, always favoring his left hand. I told my wife one day, 'We're gonna fix that.' So, we'd head up to this school close to our house and work on it three days a week throughout the summer. Most of the time, I would make him dribble all the way home. Once again, he was 4 or 5 years old. I'd have him dribble all the way home with his right hand, with me following him in the truck." Mark Kennard said during his discussion during an unofficial visit to Lexington in 2013, as quoted on On3.com.
What nationality are Luke Kennard’s Parents?
Luke Kennard’s parents, Mark and Jenniffer Kennard are both American nationals.
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FAQ's On Luke Kennard Parents
A. Luke Kennard’s parents are Mark and Jennifer Kennard.
A. Luke Kennard plays for the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. Luke Kennard is 27 years old as of May 2024. He was born on June 24, 1996.
A. Luke Kennard is from Ohio, USA.
A. Luke Kennard plays in the guard-forward role.
