Kevin Porter had never played basketball before.
But when the coach came to him in need of a player, the senior at Cristo Rey who says his best sport is lacrosse, was up for the challenge of a new sport.
Watch above to find out why he's this week's Gardiner Wolf Furniture Student Athlete of the Week.
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