Kenneth Alexander is a big-bodied power forward who has a chance to step
right into the starting lineup for the undersized Titans of 2006-07... Transfer
from Coach Bob Burton's old program at West Valley College in Saratoga... Very
athletic and strong... Good shot blocker who can score in the post... Will
likely play both the "4" and "5" positions.
WEST VALLEY COLLEGE: Averaged 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds for the
state runnerup Vikings and Coach Danny Yoshikawa last season... Second-team
All-Coast-South Division Conference selection as a sophomore and honorable
mention as a freshman... Shot 60 percent from the floor, second best in the
conference... Tied for ninth in the conference in rebounding... Averaged 3
offensive rebounds per game... High scoring game was 27 points and it came vs.
Long Beach City College in the state tournament as he made 9 of 10 shots and 9
of 12 free throws while grabbing 8 rebounds, all in 29 minutes... Teammate of
fellow Titan Marcus Morgan.
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity letterman at Berkeley High
School in Berkeley... As a senior in 2002-03 for Coach Mike Grangans he averaged
15 points, 7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks... Played football as a freshman.
PERSONAL: Born on July 19, 1985, in Oakland... Parents are Ken and
Lisa Alexander of Oakland... Has a younger brother, Kevin (17)... Communications
in entertainment major... Chose Fullerton because of "good players and good
coaches"... Had a summer job working for the Golden State Warriors basketball
camps... Played with the RYG (Reach Your Goal) travel team... Credits Coach
Yoshikawa for most influence on his basketball career: "because I am a better
person on and off the court"... Nickname is "K.K."
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