Ohio’s two-time Mr. Basketball award winner averaged 38.4 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists as a senior in helping the Wildcats go 26-2. He shot 59 percent from the field, 49 percent from 3-point range and 89 percent from the free-throw line. Five times he scored at least 50 points.
Part of the top-rated recruiting class in the country, Kennard kept busy this spring by participating in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Nike Hoop Summit and Jordan Brand Classic.
He is the third consecutive future Duke player to receive the Parade Magazine honor, following Jahlil Okafor and Semi Ojeleye.