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HERENDA ON KERMAN: "Max plays as hard as anyone I have ever coached. His defensive tenacity and athleticism makes it very difficult for whoever he guards. He competes on every possession for every loose ball and rebound. I think his offense is starting to catch up to his defense and then Max could be one of the best overall players in our conference." AS A SOPHOMORE: Named Northeast-10 Defensive Player of the Year • Saw action in 24 games, making 21 starts • Averaged 27.2 minutes and 8.8 points per game • Converted 67-86 free throws on the year (.779) • Had a season-best 13 rebounds in an 85-41 win over Mercy in the Pace Tournament • Personal-best 20 points against Merrimack in an 86-84 loss in the NCAA Tournament • Enjoyed two double-doubles on the year. AS A FRESHMAN: Named captain at the start of the season • Battled his way into the starting lineup over the second half of the 2007-08 season • Played in 24 games with 15 starts • Season-highs include 12 points and five steals in a 62-59 loss to Pace; 11 rebounds in a 66-57 victory at Saint Anselm; three assists three times • Shot .505 from the field (50 for 99). BRIDGTON ACADEMY: Also prepped a year at Bridgton Academy in Bridgton, ME, for coach Whit Lesure • Helped the Fightin' Wolverines to their third straight New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) title in 2006-07. WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity player at Watertown H.S. for coach Steve Harrington • Middlesex League all-star as a junior and a senior • Led Watertown H.S. to Middlesex League championship as a senior, hitting the game-winning shot • Team most valuable player as a junior. PERSONAL: Oldest of three children of Ben Kerman and Nancy Decker of Watertown, MA • Lists Kobe Bryant as favorite NBA player, Los Angeles Lakers as favorite team. |
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