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Kendall Marshall

Marshall with the Tar Heels in 2011
Personal information
Born	(1991-08-19) August 19, 1991 (age 33) Dumfries, Virginia, U.S.
High school	Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Virginia)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina (2010–2012)
NBA Draft	2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career	2012–2017
Coaching career	2019–2021
Career history
As player:
2012–2013	Phoenix Suns
2012	→Bakersfield Jam
2013	Delaware 87ers
2013–2014	Los Angeles Lakers
2014–2015	Milwaukee Bucks
2015–2016	Philadelphia 76ers
2016–2017	Reno Bighorns
2017	Agua Caliente Clippers
As coach:
2019–2021	North Carolina (recruiting)
Career highlights and awards
Bob Cousy Award (2012) Third-team All-American – AP (2012) Second-team All-ACC (2012) Third-team All-ACC (2011) ACC All-Freshman team (2011) McDonald's All-American (2010) Third-team Parade All-American (2010)
Career statistics
Points	802 (5.0 ppg)
Rebounds	253 (1.6 rpg)
Assists	779 (4.9 apg)
Stats at NBA.com
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA AmeriCup Gold 2017 Argentina

Kendall Dewan Marshall, born on August 19, 1991, is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He was born in Dumfries, Virginia. He went to Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia. Kendall played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft. He was the 13th player chosen overall.

High School Basketball Journey

Kendall Marshall was a star player in high school. He led Bishop O'Connell High School to a big championship win in 2010. This was the Virginia Independent Schools Division I championship. He also helped his team reach the semifinals of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. During his senior year, he averaged 15.3 points, nine rebounds, and six assists per game. Experts at ESPN.com thought he was a top player. They called him a "four-star recruit." This meant he was one of the best young players in the country. He was ranked as the 7th best point guard and the 22nd best player overall in 2010.

College Basketball Career

Kendall Marshall played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He had a very successful time there.

First Year at North Carolina

When Kendall started his first year at North Carolina, he was a backup point guard. His job was to help the main point guard, Larry Drew II. This gave him time to learn the team's system. After a tough loss to Georgia Tech, coach Roy Williams decided to make a change. He put Kendall in the starting lineup for a game against Clemson.

Soon after, Larry Drew transferred to another school. This meant Kendall became the main point guard. He handled this new role very well. On February 6, 2011, he set a record in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He had 16 assists in a win against Florida State. He only made three turnovers in that game. In his first year, Kendall averaged 6.2 points and 6.2 assists per game.

Second Year at North Carolina

Kendall had an amazing second year. He broke the all-time assist record for UNC in a single season. He had 351 assists, passing Ed Cota's old record. On March 9, 2012, he set another record. He broke the all-time ACC record for assists in a single season with 311. This record was previously held by Craig Neal from Georgia Tech.

During the NCAA tournament, Kendall broke his wrist. This happened in a game against Creighton. He landed hard after being fouled while trying to score. He could not play for the rest of the season. His team, Carolina, then lost to Kansas in the regional finals. Kendall won the 2012 Bob Cousy award. This award goes to the best point guard in college basketball. Other Tar Heels like Raymond Felton and Ty Lawson also won this award. In his second year, Kendall averaged 8.1 points and 9.8 assists. He also shot 52.7 percent from the field.

Professional Basketball Career

Kendall Marshall decided to become a professional basketball player.

Joining the NBA Draft

On March 29, 2012, Kendall announced he would enter the 2012 NBA draft. Three of his teammates from UNC also joined the draft. These were Harrison Barnes, John Henson, and Tyler Zeller. The Phoenix Suns chose Kendall as the 13th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.

Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2012–2013)

Kendall signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on July 16, 2012. He played for the Suns in the 2012 NBA Summer League. In his first game, he had five assists and three steals. In his last Summer League game, he scored 15 points and had 10 assists. This helped his team win 96–87 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

On November 4, 2012, Kendall played his first official NBA game against the Orlando Magic. He did not record any stats in that game. A day later, he had two assists and one steal in a loss to the Miami Heat. On November 29, 2012, the Suns sent Kendall to the Bakersfield Jam. This team is part of the NBA D-League, which is a league for developing players. In his first D-League game, Kendall scored 21 points, had 8 assists, and 2 rebounds. The Suns called him back on December 21, 2012.

On February 5, 2013, Kendall scored a season-high 11 points. He also had 4 assists in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. On March 9, 2013, he had 9 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists in a close win over the Houston Rockets. Kendall's first official start in the NBA was on March 27, 2013, against the Utah Jazz. In that game, he had 13 assists, which was his first time getting double-digit assists. In his three starts, he had a total of 37 assists.

On October 25, 2013, Kendall was traded to the Washington Wizards. He was traded along with Marcin Gortat, Shannon Brown, and Malcolm Lee. In return, the Suns received Emeka Okafor and a draft pick. However, the Wizards waived Kendall, Brown, and Lee three days later.

Playing for the Delaware 87ers (2013)

On December 3, 2013, Kendall joined the Delaware 87ers in the NBA D-League. In his first game with Delaware, he had an amazing performance. He scored 31 points, had 10 assists, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (2013–2014)

Kendall signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on December 20, 2013. The Lakers had many injured players. On January 3, 2014, Kendall became the sixth different player to start as point guard for them that season. In that game, he set new career highs. He scored 20 points and had 15 assists. This helped the Lakers win 110–99 against Utah, ending a six-game losing streak. This was his fourth career start. In his next game, he had a career-high 17 assists, though the Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers waived Kendall on July 18, 2014.

Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks (2014–2015)

On July 20, 2014, the Milwaukee Bucks picked up Kendall. On January 17, 2015, it was announced he would miss the rest of the 2014–15 season. This was because he tore a ligament (ACL) in his right knee on January 15.

On February 19, 2015, Kendall was traded back to the Phoenix Suns. This was part of a three-team trade that also involved the Philadelphia 76ers. The Suns then waived him two days later.

Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2015–2016)

Kendall signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on September 9, 2015. On November 11, he was sent to the Delaware 87ers. This was so he could recover from his torn ACL. On December 4, the 76ers called him back. He played his first game for the 76ers on December 11. He scored 5 points and had 6 assists as a starter in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.

On August 26, 2016, Kendall was traded to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz immediately waived him after getting him.

Playing for the Reno Bighorns (2016–2017)

On November 29, 2016, Kendall joined the Reno Bighorns. This team is part of the NBA Development League.

Playing for the Agua Caliente Clippers (2017)

On September 21, 2017, Kendall signed a training camp contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks waived him on October 8, 2017. He had played in three preseason games. Kendall then signed with the Agua Caliente Clippers of the NBA G League. After playing in three games, Kendall decided to retire from basketball on November 23, 2017.

National Team Experience

In August 2017, Kendall Marshall joined the United States national team. He played in the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup. His team won a gold medal at this event.

Coaching Career

Kendall Marshall went back to school at UNC in 2017–18. He graduated in December 2018. He also worked closely with the basketball team. By 2018–19, he was a student assistant coach. On October 2, 2019, UNC's head coach, Roy Williams, gave Kendall a new job. He was named the director of recruiting. Kendall held this position until April 15, 2021. This was shortly after Coach Williams retired.

Career Statistics

College Statistics

NBA Statistics

Regular Season

See also

In Spanish: Kendall Marshall para niños