Levon Kendall
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Levon Maxwell Simon Kendall (born July 4, 1984, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays at both power forward
and center
. He is 2.09 m (6 ft 10 ¼ in) in height. He currently plays for the ACB league in Obradoiro CAB
. He is also a direct descendant of Edward Nicholas Kendall.
's men's basketball team the Pittsburgh Panthers
.
Kendall also led his Kitsilano Blue Demons high school team to three straight provincial championships in his hometown. Kendall was twice named MVP and was instrumental in leading his team to victory alongside fellow standouts Chris Burton and Jackson Todd.
club Panionios. In 2009, he moved to the Greek club Maroussi
. In 2010, he moved to the Adecco Oro League in Spain, in CAB Obradoiro
and the 2010 FIBA World Championship
team.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays at both power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
and center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
. He is 2.09 m (6 ft 10 ¼ in) in height. He currently plays for the ACB league in Obradoiro CAB
Obradoiro CAB
Obradoiro Clube de Amigos do Baloncesto , also known as Blu:sens Monbús by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, that is part of the ACB League...
. He is also a direct descendant of Edward Nicholas Kendall.
College career
Kendall played college basketball with the University of PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
's men's basketball team the Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball
Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of the University of Pittsburgh, often referred to as "Pitt", located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Pitt men's basketball team competes in the Big East Conference and plays their home games in...
.
Kendall also led his Kitsilano Blue Demons high school team to three straight provincial championships in his hometown. Kendall was twice named MVP and was instrumental in leading his team to victory alongside fellow standouts Chris Burton and Jackson Todd.
Pro career
In 2007, Kendall joined the pro Greek LeagueA1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
club Panionios. In 2009, he moved to the Greek club Maroussi
Maroussi BC
Maroussi Athens B.C. , is a Greek professional basketball club that is based in Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece. The club's full name is Gymnastikos Syllogos Amarousiou. The club competes in the Greek League. Its long-time owner was Armodios Vovos of the BVIC construction firm...
. In 2010, he moved to the Adecco Oro League in Spain, in CAB Obradoiro
Canadian national team
Kendall is a member of the Canadian national basketball team. He was a member of the Canadian team that competed at the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying TournamentFIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 2008
The FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 2008 was the final qualifying tournament for the 2008 Olympic men's basketball tournament...
and the 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
team.