Keith Wilkinson

[edit] Biography

Keith Wilkinson is a 6-foot-10, 220-pound sophomore forward for the University of Southern California basketball team.

[edit] College

Appeared in 19 games, all of the bench, and averaged 1.1 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. Scored his first two points and grabbed three rebounds in eight minutes of action vs. UC Riverside on Nov. 30. Scored four points and had two rebounds in win vs. North Carolina A&T on Dec. 23. Came off the bench and played 25 minutes on Jan. 7 at Arizona, scoring a season-best five points, after playing just 31 total minutes in USC's first 14 games. Also hit his first career three-pointer in that game which gave the Trojans a 25-24 lead late in the first half. Had four points and a season-high nine rebounds on Feb. 2 vs. Arizona, while playing a career-high 32 minutes. Made 75.0 percent of his free throws (6-for-8) in his first season.

[edit] High School

Averaged 16 points and eight rebounds per game for Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, Calif., during his senior season. Led his team in rebounding (230) and three-point baskets made (55). Finished second on his team in points (471) and blocks (37). Scored 20 points per game to lead Capistrano Valley to the CIF Div. IIAA semi-finals, where it lost to eventual champion Dominguez, 57-54. Was also a McDonalds All-American nominee. Played for Branch West Team Reebock in the spring and helped lead his team to a 14-2 record in four tournaments. Hit six consecutive three-pointers and finished with 24 points in a 93-59 drubbing of the highly regarded N.Y. Ravens. Also played middle blocker on the Capistrano Valley volleyball team.

[edit] Personal

Wilkinson was born on May 7, 1987. His father, Jerry, is 6-9 and played four years in the NFL for the Rams and Browns. He was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft from Oregon State. Is an undecided major at USC and would like to be an ESPN announcer following his playing career. Not surprisingly, his favorite television show is Sportscenter. List his favorite foods as teriyaki steak and Autie Wendi's won tons. Says John Elway is his biggest sports hero.

[edit] Scouting Report

Keith has an excellent outside shot for a big man. He has the ability to open up the defenses by drawing them out in coverage. He is very active without the ball and makes good decisions.

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