Quick Facts
Biography
Kevin Palmer (born June 21, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Akita Northern Happinets of the B.League.
College career
Palmer began his college career at Cecil College. After leading the team with 18 points per game and 80 3-pointers for the season he decided to transfer to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
During his senior year with the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi he averaged 19.7 points per game, 5.4 rebounds per game, and 2.4 steals per game.
Professional career
On Jul 15, 2013 Palmer signed to play with Hapoel Eilat after playing for KAO Dramas during the 2012-13 season.
On June 6, 2015, Palmer re-signed with Hapoel Eilat after playing the 2014-2015 season with the team after that he moved to Maccabi Rishon Lezion.
On August 15, 2016, Palmer signed with the Akita Northern Happinets in Japan, replacing Richard Roby.
Trivia
- His hero is Carmelo Anthony.
- He is honored to be decorated on the wall at the new arena of Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders.
- Akita Sakigake Shimpo (28 September 2016). "Special interview".
- Palmer, Kevin (8 October 2016). "Honored to be decorated". Retrieved 8 October 2016.
Personal life
Palmer is the cousin of Juan and Jermaine Dixon, basketball players.