Kevin Baker is a versatile power forward/center who combines physical strength with fluid mobility and a modern offensive approach. He plays with a high motor, running the floor hard in transition and battling relentlessly on the boards. Offensively, he excels in pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop situations, showing a soft shooting touch from mid-range and the ability to stretch the defense when left open. In the post, he uses solid footwork and strength to finish through contact, while also showing flashes of face-up scoring ability. On defense, Baker is a tough interior presence—strong enough to hold his ground in the paint and quick enough to hedge or recover on perimeter actions. His energy, rebounding instinct, and ability to contribute on both ends make him a valuable presence in any frontcourt rotation.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: May 20, 1998 in Kent, WA
Full name: Kevin Jurell Baker
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Career:
2015-2016: Kent, WA / Kentlake High School
2016-2017: Peninsula College (JUCO, starting five): 28 games: 9.4ppg, 4.9rpg, FGP: 71.7%, 3PT: 16.7%, FT: 60.0% 2018-2019: Green River CC (JUCO, starting five): 31 games: 21.5ppg, 9.5rpg, 1.7apg, 1.2spg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 38.9%, FT: 79.6%
2019-2020: Central Washington University (NCAA2, starting five): 22 games: 8.4ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 53.5%, 3PT: 48.2%, FT: 72.4%
2020-2021: Hawaii Pacific University (NCAA2): sat out due to NCAA transfer rules
2021-2022: Lewis-Clark State College (NAIA, starting five): 15 games: 15.5ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 43.5%, FT: 86.2%
2022-2023: KB Prizreni-16 (Kosovo-Superliga): 8 games: 4.4ppg, 3.4rpg; Liga Unike: 1 game: 0pts, left in Oct.’22
2023: Central District Lions (Australia-NBL One): 13 games: 13.4ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.0apg, 1.1spg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 81.3%
2023-2024: USK Praha (Czech Republic-NBL): 8 games: 2.8ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.3apg, 0.1spg, 2FGP: 29.4%, 3PT: 21.1%, in Nov.’23 signed at London Lightning (Canada-BSL): 2 games: 1.5ppg
2025: Central District Lions (Australia-NBL One Central)
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Awards/Achievements:
NWAC North Region Regular Season Runner-Up -2017
NWAC West Region Regular Season Runner-Up -2019
All-NWAC West Region Most Valuable Player -2019
NWAC West Region All-Defensive Team -2019
Cascade Tournament Semifinals -2022