Height: 6-7. Weight: 210.Â
Hometown: Chicago Hts, IL.
High School: Rich East High School
Born April 13, 1983
Kenny A. Barnes, also known as KB is the fourth youngest of seven children. His mother Danette was a fan of both martial arts and basketball, she thought it would be best for her kids to all be driven in sports to keep them focused. At the age of fifteen Kenny followed his mothers’ footsteps and began playing basketball. Kenny went to Rich East High School and was scouted by Craig Hodges, a retired NBA player whom invited Kenny to a tryout for college in his senior year. Kenny did so well that he was offered interviews by six college teams. Kenny Chose Harntell College, a junior college in California, near Salinas and Monterey.
His first year in college he was awarded All American, All Conference, led in shot blocks, and was sixth in scoring that year. In his junior year, Kenny made it to the playoffs winning the conference championship. He was also awarded for All conference, All American, Silk Award, MVP, and as well as a scholarship to University of San Francisco in 2005.Â
Recently Kenny moved from Los Angeles to Queensland, Australia. Kenny has done clinics with kids at South West Metro Pirates basketball club. He was also invited to play a pre-season game with the Gold Coast Blaze, scoring 14 points and winning the victory over University of San Antonio 90-68.Â
He has played in Japan with Shizuoka Gym Rats ABA, with the Los Angeles Clippers NBA, the Dallas Defenders (PBL), the University of San Francisco Dons, at California State of San Bernardino College, and at Harntell College.
