Kendall Patterson
Program/Event Director
Kendall Patterson
Program/Event Director
Favorite thing to do:
In his free time, Ken enjoys exercising, reading, attending sporting events and hanging out with his family.
Experience:
Kendall (Ken or KP) grew up in Burlington NC. He is passionate about impacting athletes' lives through sports and has coached middle school basketball and travel basketball. Kendall graduated from Graham (N.C.) HS... coached by Rod Cousin and Mike Williams... Lettered three years in basketball...Led Graham to 2013 2A Mid-State Conference Championship... Scored over 1,000 points during his prep career and graduated from Graham as the school's all-time leader in assists & honors students. Kendall attended Tusculum University where he played collegiate basketball and was the team leader. Throughout Kendall’s collegiate career, he was able to score 1000+ points and dish out over 300 assists. He depends heavily on his faith and attends church regularly. His favorite verse to live by is Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Personal Fact:
Graduate of Tusculum University-B.S. in Business (2017) College Basketball 1000+ Scorer and SAC All Conference player.
In his free time, Ken enjoys exercising, reading, attending sporting events and hanging out with his family.
Experience:
Kendall (Ken or KP) grew up in Burlington NC. He is passionate about impacting athletes' lives through sports and has coached middle school basketball and travel basketball. Kendall graduated from Graham (N.C.) HS... coached by Rod Cousin and Mike Williams... Lettered three years in basketball...Led Graham to 2013 2A Mid-State Conference Championship... Scored over 1,000 points during his prep career and graduated from Graham as the school's all-time leader in assists & honors students. Kendall attended Tusculum University where he played collegiate basketball and was the team leader. Throughout Kendall’s collegiate career, he was able to score 1000+ points and dish out over 300 assists. He depends heavily on his faith and attends church regularly. His favorite verse to live by is Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Personal Fact:
Graduate of Tusculum University-B.S. in Business (2017) College Basketball 1000+ Scorer and SAC All Conference player.
Keristen Boriphet
Financial Director
Keristen Boriphet
Financial Director
Favorite thing to do:
Spending time with family and doing fun activities outdoors.
Experience:
Keristen played basketball since the age of 10. She played for Mid-State Magic in her prep years and was a member of the Graham High School Basketball team that attended the North Carolina State Championship game.
Personal Fun Fact:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA Mathematics for Business, Minor in Religious Studies. Keristen is married and has three sons.
Spending time with family and doing fun activities outdoors.
Experience:
Keristen played basketball since the age of 10. She played for Mid-State Magic in her prep years and was a member of the Graham High School Basketball team that attended the North Carolina State Championship game.
Personal Fun Fact:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BA Mathematics for Business, Minor in Religious Studies. Keristen is married and has three sons.
Kiki Allen
Communications Director
Kiki Allen
Communications Director
Favorite thing to do:
Try new foods/restaurants
Experience:
Kiki played basketball since the age of 10. She played in college at Belmont Abbey. Was the assistant coach for The Burlington School for the last 2 years. During her high career at Graham High School, she attended the North Carolina 2A State Title game three times where she received the most outstanding player award 2/3 visits.
Personal fun fact:
I not only played basketball but I also cheered, was on a bowling team, played soccer, and softball.
Try new foods/restaurants
Experience:
Kiki played basketball since the age of 10. She played in college at Belmont Abbey. Was the assistant coach for The Burlington School for the last 2 years. During her high career at Graham High School, she attended the North Carolina 2A State Title game three times where she received the most outstanding player award 2/3 visits.
Personal fun fact:
I not only played basketball but I also cheered, was on a bowling team, played soccer, and softball.
Nicole Cousin
Founding Board Member
Nicole Cousin
Founding Board Member
Favorite thing to do:
Spending time with family
Experience:
Played professionally in New Zealand and Germany. Founded Mid-State in 2006 where she led the women’s program.
Personal Fun Fact:
Nikki has one grandbaby that she adores.
Spending time with family
Experience:
Played professionally in New Zealand and Germany. Founded Mid-State in 2006 where she led the women’s program.
Personal Fun Fact:
Nikki has one grandbaby that she adores.
Rod Cousin
Board Member/Director of Player Development
Rod Cousin
Board Member/Director of Player Development
Favorite thing to do:
Watch basketball and football, spend time with family, and eat popcorn
Experience:
Rod has been coaching AAU travel basketball since 2006/2007 seasons. He attended Graham High School where he was All conference/All state & the conference player of the year for football and basketball. Due to his astonishing basketball performance he was able to get his Jersey number 14 retired. Rod Played college at Radford University where he held the all time steals and assists record. He Played professionally in Europe for 15 years (Germany, New Zealand).
Personal Fun Fact:
Rod is mostly proud of giving back as he has helped over 100 high school players attend college.
Watch basketball and football, spend time with family, and eat popcorn
Experience:
Rod has been coaching AAU travel basketball since 2006/2007 seasons. He attended Graham High School where he was All conference/All state & the conference player of the year for football and basketball. Due to his astonishing basketball performance he was able to get his Jersey number 14 retired. Rod Played college at Radford University where he held the all time steals and assists record. He Played professionally in Europe for 15 years (Germany, New Zealand).
Personal Fun Fact:
Rod is mostly proud of giving back as he has helped over 100 high school players attend college.
Penney Patterson
Founding Board Member
Penney Patterson
Founding Board Member
Favorite thing to do:
Enjoy's Traveling, quality family time, attend sporting events, volunteer at church or in the community, and gardening.
Experience:
High Point University-Scholar Athletic- Basketball and Volleyball All -Conference, All-American (Volleyball) Conference Champions (Volleyball) 1886, 1987, 1989
Fun facts:
Excellent event organizer, and adores her three grandsons
Enjoy's Traveling, quality family time, attend sporting events, volunteer at church or in the community, and gardening.
Experience:
High Point University-Scholar Athletic- Basketball and Volleyball All -Conference, All-American (Volleyball) Conference Champions (Volleyball) 1886, 1987, 1989
Fun facts:
Excellent event organizer, and adores her three grandsons
Kim Williams
In honor of Founding Board Member