2009-2010 Player Bios: Kevin Dukes

Coach Reed On:

#21 Kevin Dukes: "He creates opportunities for others when he is running the offense at point guard. He shoots the ball well and has unlimited range from the outside. He can run the team, make shots and he will learn on the job, like all our other freshman - they will play and learn on the job for us. He will be one of our top shooters from outside. He is working on guarding from end line to end line and learning to pressure the ball."

Getting To Know Kevin Dukes:

Born October 20, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois

Parents: Marilyn and Willie Dukes

Brother: DeMarques (age 22)

Why did you choose B-CU? "I chose B-CU because Coach Mike Williams made me feel like family. He brought me in and made me feel like I could grow as a basketball player. B-CU also has a very good business program. I tell friends and family that it is tough and our coach is tough, but I feel like we will be very successful."

If You Were Putting Together a 5-on-5 pickup game and you could pick any basketball players in the world - who would be your teammates (not any current B-CU Players)? "Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Shaq. I chose those NBA players who have an extremely hard work ethic and they could teach me things to help my basketball game progress."

Who were influential people in your life and why? "My Mother Marilyn Dukes, because everything I do, I do for her. I want to be successful to give her everything she needs and wants in life. My brother DeMarques Dukes also because he keeps me focused and level headed. He is always there for me and he pushes me to be the best I can be in everything I do."

Kevin Dukes

Freshman - Guard - 5-9 - 155

Lithonia, Georgia - Stephenson High School

At Stephenson High School

Finished as SHS's second all-time leading scorer following his outstanding high school career. Last year Dukes averaged 20.4 points, 8.3 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals shooting 41 % from three point range and 90 % from the free throw line. The Jaguars were 25-5 last year and Dukes was named team Co-MVP.

He was named Player of the Month in DeKalb County, December 2008.

As a junior, Dukes averaged 15.6 points, 7.8 assists, 3.7 steals, and 4 rebounds per game earning 2007-2008 All-DeKalb County honors. The Stephenson High Jaguars made it to the Elite Eight of the 2008 Georgia High School championships.