Kemba Walker

Kemba Hudley Walker (born May 8, 1990)

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Kemba Hudley Walker is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Walker was picked ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2011 NBA draft.

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He grew up in The Bronx, New York City.

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After graduating from Rice High School in 2008, he played college basketball for the Connecticut Huskies.

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In their 2010–11 season, Walker was the nation's second-leading scorer and was named consensus first-team All-American

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he also led the Huskies to the 2011 NCAA championship and claimed the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award.

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Walker is a four-time NBA All-Star.

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