University of Nevada Las Vegas

2020-21 MEDIA GUIDE BIO (PDF)
 

UNLV CAREER
Gilbert is in his first season as a walk on with the Runnin' Rebels.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2020 graduate of Durango High School in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Attended Peoria High School in Peoria, Illinois, as a freshman ... Coached by current UNLV Director of Men's Basketball Operations DeShawn Henry then Chad Beeten at Durango ... Durango earned a spot in the state tournament after rallying back from 16 points down against Coronado ... He scored 16 points in the game.

PERSONAL
Kendrick Gilbert was born May 26, 2002, in St. Louis, Missouri ... Has not yet declared a major ... The son of Amelia Mclain and Koray Gilbert ... Has four siblings, Keshon (17), Koray (21), Chaun (23) and Chris (24) ... Keshon recently committed to join the Runnin' Rebel program in 2021-22 ... Lists his career ambition as wanting to be an entrepreneur ... Lists his mom as his biggest influence as she has been through a lot but still strived to put their family in a good situation by moving them to Las Vegas.