Kadeem Green

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Toronto, Canada
High School:
United Faith (N.C.)

At Mizzou::
2010-11: Sat out the 2010-11 campaign as a redshirt ... Was recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, which was suffered in high school.

High School::
Played 15 games during his senior season before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury ... Helped United Faith to a 13-2 overall record before the injury and averaged excellent numbers of 16 points and 12 rebounds ... Was an all-conference honoree as a junior for head coach Shaun Wiseman's Falcons ... Averaged 11 points, seven rebounds and four blocked shots during that 32-5 season, which culminated in a North Carolina Class 1A state championship ... That squad defeated 2010 NBA #1 draft selection, John Wall, and United Faith Academy in the title game ... Boasts a 7-foot-1 wingspan ... Played on the AAU circuit for Team Takeover Canada and head coach Mike George.

Personal:
Son of Annette and Roy Green ... Full name of Kadeem Anthony Green ... Lists his communication skills as his biggest hidden talent off the basketball court ... Undecided on a major at this point ... His favorite food is pizza and Menace II Society is his favorite movie ... Styles P is his favorite musical artist and Denzel Washington is his favorite actor ... Lists winning back-to-back state championships at United Faith Christian Academy as his favorite moment in basketball thus far ... Selected Mizzou over consideration from Iowa State, Memphis, Wake Forest and Virginia Commonwealth.