Kemba Walker is in his sophomore year as a Guard for the UConn Huskies.  He became interested in basketball as youngster because all his friends played, and he was pretty good at it.

Kemba’s most memorable basketball experience came last year being selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game.  “To be recognized as one of the best players in the country and to show my talent in front of everyone was definitely memorable.”

His decision to play for UConn was an easy one.  “I grew up watching UConn on television.  It was my dream school.  Coach Calhoun, a Hall of Fame coach, prepares guys to play at the next level.”

Playing basketball in high school was really different from playing in college.  “I don’t have to be the leader because we have good leadership in seniors Jeff (Adrien), AJ (Price) and Craig (Austrie).”  For now he’s comfortable playing his current role, taking the senior lead.

Final Four Bound:  Kemba’s response to what it will take to get UConn to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final Four this year was simple: defense.  “Defense wins games.  We’ve got good defensive players, and people who rebound a lot.  That’s definitely going to take us there.”