University of Nevada Las Vegas

Walk-on that joined the team in fall of 2016, before earning a scholarship in the spring semester ... Good hands and is quick to the basket as well ... Las Vegas native.

UNLV
(2016-17 - Junior): Played in 12 games in her first year as a lady Rebel ... Recorded six points, nine rebounds and three assists ... In her first-ever game, scored five points and grabbed four rebounds against Concordia (Nov. 11).

Grays Harbor College
(2014-16 - Freshman - Sophomore): Averaged 20.7 points and 5.9 rebounds as a sophomore for the Lady Chokers ... Also played for the team in her freshman season.

HIgh School
Played both basketball and ran on the track team at Valley High School in Las Vegas ... Started the last three years for the basketball squad and was named Team MVP her senior season ... Selected to the Super 7 and all-state second team as a junior ... Set the school high jump record at 5’2 her junior season, and earned MVP honors her senior year ... Played for Nevada Elite AUU in 2012-13.

Personal
Kennedy Rhena Wharton ... Born in Los Angeles, Calif., ... Daughter of Gene and Kim Wharton ... Her brother Garic (25) played football at Arizona while her sister Krystal (24) was on the UNLV track team ... Majoring in psychology.