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Sixers Sign Versatile Bensalem Guard Kevin Grow
By Kyle Scott
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Today the Sixers announced that they’ve reached an agreement on a two-day contract with Bensalem High School senior Kevin Grow.
Grow, 18, scored 14 points including three three-pointers and a buzzer beater in limited action with the Owls this season.
From the press release:
On Tuesday, February 18, before the Sixers host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m., Grow will participate in pregame activities starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center, arriving early with his family to see his locker in the Sixers locker room and receive a custom jersey. Grow will then watch pregame warm-ups, take part in the high-five tunnel when players take the court for the game and stand with his team during the National Anthem. During a timeout, Grow and the Bensalem High School basketball team will take the court for a special presentation.
Some highlights of Grow’s short, but impressive, high school career*:
Good stuff. Grow likely won’t see any playing time, but from the looks of it, he would be able to spell Michael Carter-Williams at point or Tony Wroten at shooting guard. He has a quick release and, as demonstrated in the video, great court awareness. Some call him a floor general. He’s well-liked by his teammates and was a fan favorite at Bensalem. Good signing, Sixers.
You can read more about Grow and his improbable rise from high school team manager to NBA star here.
*If you need me, I’m crying and hugging a box of Puffs indeed.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.