Kameron Hankerson

Kameron Hankerson (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Green Bay Phoenix.

Kameron Hankerson
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998
Novi, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2022Ehingen Urspring
2022–2023Long Island Nets

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.[1] During his senior season, Hankerson had a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his knee and missed the final month of the season.[2] Hankerson was ranked the 16th best prospect in Michigan and signed with Green Bay in November 2015.[1]

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.[2] 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.[2] 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 (2022–2023)

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]

Personal life

Hankerson's younger brother Trendon plays basketball for Northern Illinois.[9]

References
  1. Daniels, Joey (November 11, 2015). "Darner Lands Two Standouts for First Official Recruiting Class". Green Bay Phoenix. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  2. Emons, Brad (March 16, 2018). "Novi's Hankerson on the rise with Green Bay's Phoenix". Hometown Life. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  3. "Hankerson Nets Career-High 36 Points to Help Green Bay Advance to MCM Quarterfinals". Green Bay Phoenix. March 2, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  4. Polzin, Jim (November 5, 2019). "Explore the Wisconsin Badgers' 2019–20 men's basketball schedule". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  5. "21 – Kameron Hankerson". Green Bay Phoenix. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  6. Chelidze, Dimitri (September 3, 2020). "Ehingen signs rookie Kameron Hankerson in his first year in pro basketball". EuroBasket.com. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  7. "Long Island Nets Complete 2022-23 Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  8. Adams, Luke (October 6, 2023). "Nets Sign, Waive Trey McGowens, Kameron Hankerson". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. Carifio, Eddie (December 22, 2019). "NIU vs. Green Bay: Younger Hankerson with the stats, older Hankerson with the win". Daily Chronicle. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
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