Former Resurrection CSS F/C Cory Kenning (6'9") announced yesterday that he has accepted a full athletic scholarship from Palm Beach Atlantic University, an NCAA D-2 school in Palm Beach, Florida.Kenning was actively recruited by several D-1 and D-2 schools, particularly in Florida, where he briefly attended Golden Gate High School (Naples, FL) this past season before being ruled ineligible by the Florida High School Athletic Commission. However, he participated in several exposure camps during his time down there and his unique skillset (size plus ability to hit the mid-range jumper) piqued the interest of coaches.
Kenning said yesterday after making the commitment that there were several factors that played into the decision, but PBA's location sure didn't hurt.
"It's in the heart of a beautiful city and right beside the beach," he said, before adding that one of his former Golden Gate teammates heading there also played a role in the decision.
"My former teammate, Troy Thomas, will be going there as well starting in the fall; we're actually going to be roommates too," said Kenning of the familiar face he'll know on campus.
Kenning's future coach, Dave Balza, has a solid pedigree, having coached the school that was this year's NCAA cinderella (Florida Gulf Coast University) from 2001-2011. He's credited with recruiting star guard Sherwood Brown, among others who were on the roster this past season.
Good luck, Cory!
