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2012-13 Season
• Contributions grew steadily for this promising rookie.
• Came off the bench to score a season-high 11 points in win at South Carolina, all in the 2nd half.
• Surpassed his season scoring high in the next game, getting 12 in just 15 minutes at Tennessee.
• Also had key role in latter win over Tennessee, scoring all nine of his points in the second half.
• Eight points in Dogs' win over Mercer were previously his season high.
• Missed game at Vanderbilt in late February with heel injury.
• Shot 40 percent from 3-point range during the SEC schedule.
Prep Highlights
• One of two Georgians tabbed to the 2012 Parade Magazine All-America team.
• Averaged 25.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game as a senior.
• Rated the 29th-best shooting-guard prospect and the No. 127 prospect overall in the country by online recruiting service Rivals.com.
• Led the Wolfpack to a 27-3 record and the Georgia Class A state title in 2012.
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Slam Dunk Contest winner in 2011.
• Signed with Georgia in the early signing period in November of 2011.
Full Name: Kenneth James Gaines, Jr.
Birthdate/Birthplace: Jan. 28, 1994 / Riverdale, Ga.
Parents: Marlyn and Kenny Gaines, Sr.
Intended Academic Major: Finance
Nickname: KG, Kenny G
Favorite TV Show: SpongeBob SquarePants, South Park, Family Guy
Websites I most often visit: You Tube, ESPN, World Star HipHop
Favorite Foods: Pizza, Cheesburger, Chocolate Frosty
Favorite Video Game: Call of Duty, Halo 3
Favorite Academic Subject: Math
Most Challenging Academic Subject: History
Non-Basketball Interests and Hobbies: Billiards, Ping Pong
Non-Athletic Talents: Sing, play the drums, play piano
Definitely in My Top 5 Favorite Movies: Forrest Gump, Friday, Next Friday, Artificial Intelligence, Love & Basketball
How my teammates would describe me: Funny, Athletic, Swagatistical
Sports I'd Most Like to Try: Swimming, Baseball, Football
Teammate that makes me laugh the hardest: Vincent Williams
My Most Prized Possession: State Championship ring
Pre-Game Ritual: Eating ice and praying
Post-Game Ritual: Ice and pizza or Chick-Fil-A
My role models away from athletics: My brother, my high school coach
Non-Athletic Accomplishment I'm proudest of: Being named Most Musically Talented in Band
Athletic Accomplishment I'm proudest of: Winning AJC's Dunk Contest in 2011
What Got Me Started in Basketball: I got a basketball as a Christmas present when I was two.
When I was young and playing basketball, I used to pretend I was: Kobe and Michael Jordan
What drives me to excel in basketball: I want to maximize my talent and to support my family.
Reason I chose jersey number 12: I graduated in 2012, and this was the 12th team I will have played for.
The thing I like most about being part of this team: The camaraderie and the chance to be great
