Kameron Hankerson Explained

Kameron Hankerson
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:200
League:BSL
Team:Windsor Express
Number:5
Birth Date:8 August 1998
Birth Place:Novi, Michigan, U.S.
High School:Novi (Novi, Michigan)
College:Green Bay (2016–2020)
Draft Year:2020
Career Start:2020
Years1:2020–2022
Team1:Ehingen Urspring
Years2:20222024
Team2:Long Island Nets
Years3:2024–present
Team3:Windsor Express
Years4:2024
Team4:Correbasket UAT

Kameron Hankerson (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Windsor Express of the Basketball Super League (BSL). He played college basketball for the Green Bay Phoenix.

Early life and high school career

Hankerson attended Novi High School in Novi, Michigan. As a junior, he averaged 9 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game, earning All-Kensington Conference recognition. During his senior season, Hankerson had a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his knee and missed the final month of the season.[1] Hankerson was ranked the 16th best prospect in Michigan and signed with Green Bay in November 2015.[2]

College career

As a freshman, Hankerson averaged 3.1 points in eight minutes per game. Following the season, he spent much time in the gym and focused on eating right and lifting weights to get in shape. On March 2, 2018, Hankerson scored a career-high 36 points in a 93–81 win against Detroit Mercy in the first round of the Horizon League tournament.[3] He averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game as a sophomore, shooting 38.7 percent from three-point range. As a junior, Hankerson averaged 8.1 points per game on a team that finished 21–17 and reached the final of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.[4] He finished third on the team in scoring at 11.1 points per game as a senior, finishing his career with over 1,000 points.[5]

Professional career

On September 3, 2020, Hankerson signed his first professional contract with Ehingen Urspring of the German ProA.[6]

Long Island Nets (2022–2024)

On November 4, 2022, Hankerson was named to the opening night roster for the Long Island Nets.[7]

On October 6, 2023, Hankerson signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived the same day.[8] On October 28, he rejoined Long Island.[9]

Windsor Express (2024–present)

In April, 2024, Hankerson signed with the Windsor Express of the Basketball Super League.[10]

Personal life

Hankerson's younger brother Trendon plays basketball for Northern Illinois.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Emons . Brad . Novi's Hankerson on the rise with Green Bay's Phoenix . September 21, 2020 . Hometown Life . March 16, 2018.
  2. Web site: Daniels . Joey . Darner Lands Two Standouts for First Official Recruiting Class . . September 21, 2020 . November 11, 2015.
  3. Web site: Hankerson Nets Career-High 36 Points to Help Green Bay Advance to MCM Quarterfinals . . September 21, 2020 . March 2, 2018.
  4. News: Polzin . Jim . Explore the Wisconsin Badgers' 2019–20 men's basketball schedule . September 21, 2020 . . November 5, 2019.
  5. Web site: 21 – Kameron Hankerson . . September 21, 2020.
  6. Web site: Dimitri. Chelidze. Ehingen signs rookie Kameron Hankerson in his first year in pro basketball. EuroBasket.com. September 3, 2020. September 21, 2020.
  7. Web site: Long Island Nets Complete 2022-23 Roster. OurSportsCentral.com. November 4, 2022. November 4, 2022.
  8. Web site: Luke. Adams. Nets Sign, Waive Trey McGowens, Kameron Hankerson. HoopsRumors.com. October 6, 2023. October 7, 2023.
  9. Web site: Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster. NetsDaily.com. October 28, 2023. November 12, 2023.
  10. Web site: windsorexpress. Exciting news! Meet the newest additions to the Windsor Express family: Kameron Hankerson and Jaylen Bland! Kameron, hailing from Novi, MI, joins us from the NBA G-League's Long Island Nets (also the brother of former Express player, Trendon Hankerson). And let's give a warm welcome to Jaylen, who's no stranger to the league, having played for Sudbury Five. Get ready to witness their skills on the court! . instagram.com. June 24, 2024.
  11. News: Carifio . Eddie . NIU vs. Green Bay: Younger Hankerson with the stats, older Hankerson with the win . September 21, 2020 . . December 22, 2019.