Kyle Singler

Kyle Singler

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Kyle Singler



college = Duke University
conference = Atlantic Coast Conference
sport = Basketball
jersey = 12
position = Small forward/Power Forward
class = Sophomore
career_start = 2007
height_ft = 6
height_in = 9
weight_lb = 220
nationality = USA
birth_date = birth date and age|1988|5|4
birth_place = Medford, Oregon
highschool = South Medford High School, Medford, Oregon

Kyle Edward Singler (b. May 4, 1988 in Medford, Oregon, United States),cite web|url=http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22727&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=1211259&Q_SEASON=2007|title=Kyle Singler Bio|publisher=GoDuke.com|accessdate=2007-10-29] is a college basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils.

High school career

Singler attended South Medford High School and was ranked as one of the top 5 college recruits in the nation from the class of 2007. [See Class of 2007 rankings by [http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&cfg=bb&c=4&pid=88&yr=2007 Scout.com] and [http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1611 Rivals.com] .]

In 2007, Singler led South Medford to its first-ever state basketball championship, winning 58-54 over defending champion Lake Oswego and national standout Kevin Love.cite news| last =Smith| first =Jeff| coauthors=Freeman, Joe|title =It's Panthers' turn| work =The Oregonian| date =March 11, 2007| url =http://www.oregonlive.com/prepboysbasketball/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1173599713127490.xml&coll=7| accessdate =2007-03-11 ] A year earlier, Love and Lake Oswego had defeated Singler and South Medford for the state championship.

Singler was a member of the Legends AAU team, and participated in many prestigious all-American camps including the Nike All-American Camp (Indianapolis), the Nike Peach Jam (Augusta), and the Main Event (Las Vegas). Singler was also named to the 2006 U18 USA Junior National team, alongside fellow top prospects Michael Beasley, Jerryd Bayless, and 2006 star recruit Spencer Hawes.

In October 2006, he signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at Duke.cite news| last =Henry| first =Kris| title =Future looks bright for Singler, Blue Devils| work =Mail Tribune| date =October 28, 2006| url =http://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2006/1028/sport/stories/bk-nextkyle28.htm| accessdate =2007-02-21 ]

College

As a freshman, Singler finished the 2007-2008 season with averages of 13.3 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game helping lead Duke to a 28-6 record. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=36156 ESPN - Kyle Singler Stats, News, Photos - Duke Blue Devils ] ] After Duke lost to West Virginia in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, Singler put to rest any speculation that he may enter the 2008 NBA Draft saying "I didn’t give the NBA any thought, I know I’m not ready. I need to mature both physically and mentally. I want to get stronger and quicker, and I want to work on learning how to play the game. I’m at a great place for that.”cite news| last =Eggers| first =Kerry| title = Premature End Leaves Devil Blue| work =Portland Tribune| date =April 4, 2008| url =http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=120725473519946700| access date =2008-4-9]

Personal

Singler's parents were both athletes at Oregon State University: his father, Ed Singler, was quarterback of the football team and his mother, Kris Brosterhous, was on the basketball team. Four of Singler's uncles played Division I football or basketball.

Awards

High School
*2007 Oregon Player of the Year (tie with Kevin Love)
*2007 Parade All American 1st Team
*2007 OSAA 6A All Tournament Team
*2007 McDonald's All American West Squad (10 Points/4 Rebounds)
*2007 Jordan Brand All-American Classic Yellow Team (16 Points/6 Rebounds/3 Assists/2 Steals)
*2007 Oregon Southwest Conference Player of the Year

College
*2007 Maui Invitational MVP
*2007-08 ACC Rookie of the Year
*2007-08 ACC All-Rookie Team
*2007-08 Third Team All-ACC

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