Mat Campbell
July 23, 2020
Jeremy Kench
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 27/03/84
- Place of Birth: Wellington (New Zealand)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 186
- Weight (KG): 93
- Junior Assoc:
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 20/09/06
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 16/02/08
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 23
- NBL History: Singapore 2007 | Wollongong 2008
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Jeremy Kench was born in Wellington (NZ) and attended former powerhouse Christchurch basketball school, Middleton Grange.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jeremy Kench made his NBL debut with the Singapore Slingers at 22 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.
Jeremy Brian Kench played 12 seasons in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL).
He made his NBL debut in the 2003 NBL season averaging 3.4 points a game from 14 appearances.
In the 2004 NBL season, Kench gained more maturity with experience, eventually replacing Ben Jeffrey as the Rams’ starting point guard, starting in 15 out of 18 games.
His average was slightly up from his debut season, averaging 4.2 points a game, and just under 3 assists a game.
Jeremy Kench played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Wollongong Hawks and the Singapore Slingers. He averaged 4.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 63 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 23 | Wollongong | 9-21 (11) | 29 | 544 | 177 | 53 | 77 | 19 | 34 | 23 | 1 | 53 | 70 | 60 | 121 | 50% | 14 | 37 | 38% | 43 | 58 | 74% | 60% | 55% | 16 |
| 2006-07 | 22 | Singapore | 13-20 (8) | 34 | 522 | 116 | 69 | 40 | 18 | 51 | 27 | 3 | 46 | 64 | 40 | 102 | 39% | 12 | 34 | 35% | 24 | 35 | 69% | 49% | 45% | 16 | Totals | 63 | 1066 | 293 | 122 | 117 | 37 | 85 | 50 | 4 | 99 | 134 | 100 | 223 | 44.8% | 26 | 71 | 36.6% | 67 | 93 | 72.0% | 56% | 51% | 16 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 23 | Wollongong | 9-21 (11) | 29 | 18.8 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 50% | 0.5 | 1.3 | 38% | 1.5 | 2.0 | 74% | 60% | 55% | 16 |
| 2006-07 | 22 | Singapore | 13-20 (8) | 34 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 39% | 0.4 | 1.0 | 35% | 0.7 | 1.0 | 69% | 49% | 45% | 16 | Total | 63 | 16.9 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 44.8% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.6% | 0.4 | 1.1 | 72.0% | 56% | 51% | 16 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 16 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Kench represented New Zealand Under 18, New Zealand Under 19 and the Junior Tall Blacks.
In 2010, Kench was a part of the Tall Blacks squad that competed at the FIBA World Championships. With Kirk Penney leading the team in scoring (24.7 ppg), New Zealand finished in 12th place.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | Total | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 | 3 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | Total | 3 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Canterbury Rams (2003–2006, 2014–2015), Hawke's Bay Hawks (2009), Christchurch Cougars (2010), Manawatu Jets (2011), Wellington Saints (2012)
Kench joined Canterbury Rams for the 2003 New Zealand NBL season, playing his first season in New Zealand, and he averaged 3.4 points across 14 games.
Jeremy Kench remained with Canterbury Rams for the 2004 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 4.2 points across 18 games while starting 15 times at point guard.
Jeremy Kench stayed with Canterbury Rams for the 2005 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 2.2 points across 18 games.
Jeremy Kench joined Canterbury Rams for the 2006 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 18.7 points across 18 games, including 36 points against Wellington in the final regular-season game and Tall Blacks selection for the 2006 world championship preparation squad on 11 May 2006.
Jeremy Kench joined Hawkes Bay Hawks for the 2009 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 9.1 points across 16 games.
Jeremy Kench joined Christchurch Cougars for the 2010 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 16.3 points across 18 games before making New Zealand’s 12-man squad for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
Jeremy Kench joined Manawatu Jets for the 2011 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 11.9 points across seven games before an ankle injury ended his season.
Jeremy Kench joined Wellington Saints for the 2012 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 14 games while shooting 52.6 percent from three-point range.
Jeremy Kench joined Canterbury Rams for the 2014 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 12.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists across 17 games, recording four double-doubles.
Jeremy Kench re-joined Canterbury Rams for the 2015 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 7.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 18 games before retiring in December 2015 after 194 New Zealand NBL games.
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