Game On, Graham
Graham Hudson Kennedy is putting in the work—on the court and on the field.
Name: Graham Hudson Kennedy
Age: 11
School: Ascension Episcopal School
Sports: Basketball & Football
Positions: Small Forward (Basketball), Wide Receiver (Football)
What sports do you play, and how long have you been playing?
I play basketball and football. I’ve been playing basketball for six years as a small forward and football for four years as a wide receiver.
I play basketball and football. I’ve been playing basketball for six years as a small forward and football for four years as a wide receiver.
Where do you usually practice or play?
I practice in my driveway, at Ragin Hoops, Comeaux Recreation Center, Ascension Episcopal School, my neighborhood park, and other places.
I practice in my driveway, at Ragin Hoops, Comeaux Recreation Center, Ascension Episcopal School, my neighborhood park, and other places.
Do you play on a team?
Yes, I play for Ascension Episcopal School.
Yes, I play for Ascension Episcopal School.
Have you traveled anywhere to play?
I’ve traveled around Acadiana for games and tournaments.
I’ve traveled around Acadiana for games and tournaments.
What leagues, camps, or events have you been a part of?
I’ve played in Ragin Hoops, worked with my trainer, gone to Slam and Jam, attended Eric Mouton’s basketball camps, and played in CSA and Biddy.
I’ve played in Ragin Hoops, worked with my trainer, gone to Slam and Jam, attended Eric Mouton’s basketball camps, and played in CSA and Biddy.
Have you won any awards or honors?
Yes, I’ve won Player of the Game a few times and earned a lot of medals from basketball camps.
Yes, I’ve won Player of the Game a few times and earned a lot of medals from basketball camps.
What have sports taught you?
They’ve taught me to always try my best and to encourage my teammates, even when they’re not having a great game.
They’ve taught me to always try my best and to encourage my teammates, even when they’re not having a great game.
What do you like most about playing sports?
I like playing on my school team with my friends.
I like playing on my school team with my friends.
What’s your favorite sports memory so far?
My favorite moment was playing against one of my friends in a CSA game and winning.
My favorite moment was playing against one of my friends in a CSA game and winning.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to start playing basketball?
Basketball is harder than it looks, and you have to practice a lot if you want to get better.
Basketball is harder than it looks, and you have to practice a lot if you want to get better.