Kenny Higgs facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1955 Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Owensboro (Owensboro, Kentucky) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LSU (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 3 / Pick: 57th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1980–1982 | Denver Nuggets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kenneth Lee Higgs Jr. (born January 31, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The NBA is the top professional basketball league in North America.
Kenny Higgs played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. He was a point guard, which is a player who leads the team's offense. He is 6 feet (183 cm) tall and weighed 180 pounds (81.5 kg) during his playing days.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Kenny Higgs was born in Owensboro, Kentucky. He went to Owensboro High School. In 1972, he led his high school team to a big win. They won the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen State Championship. They beat Elizabethtown 71–63 in the final game.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Higgs played college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU). He played there from 1974 to 1978. He holds a special record in the Southeastern Conference. He shares the record for the most assists in a single game with 19. An assist is when a player helps a teammate score a basket.
Professional Basketball Career
In 1978, the Cleveland Cavaliers picked Kenny Higgs in the NBA draft. He was the 13th pick in the third round. He played one season with the Cavaliers.
Later, he played for the Denver Nuggets from 1980 to 1981. His best season was in 1980–81 with the Nuggets. He averaged 7.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.
Besides the NBA, Higgs also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The CBA was another professional basketball league. He played for teams like the Utica Olympics, Detroit Spirits, and Evansville Thunder.
Family Connections
Kenny Higgs has a brother named Mark Higgs. Mark Higgs is also a former professional athlete. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL).
