University of Albany

Before UAlbany

• Started 20 of 24 games played during a standout junior campaign, emerging as one of the Great Danes' most versatile contributors.
• Finished the season with 244 points, averaging 10.2 points per game.
• Ranked third in the conference in steals per game (1.46).
• Exploded for a season-high 30 points and hit four triples in a road contest at Florida Atlantic (12/13).
• Recorded his first double-double of the season with 11 points and a season-best 12 rebounds in a victory at Binghamton (2/14).
• Dished out a season-high seven assists in a win over SUNY Delhi (11/11).
• Logged a season-high 40 minutes twice (at Bryant, 2/5; at Binghamton, 2/14).
• Shot 37.6% from the field for the season,

Before UAlbany

• Midland College
  • Played two seasons with the Chaparrals, starting 50 of 59 career games.
  • Averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across his career.
• Thomas Jefferson High School (N.Y.)
  • Graduated in 2022.
  • Played varsity basketball under coach Bud Pollard.
  • Also attended All Hallows High School during his prep career.
• New Heights (AAU)
  • Played two years with New Heights in Brooklyn under coach Jamel Sanders.

Personal

• Jaden “JK” Kempson is the son of Chameir Kempson.
• Has one sister, Zoey.
• Born in 2004 and calls the Bronx, N.Y. home.
• Intends to major in sociology at UAlbany.
• Chose UAlbany for its strong academics and proximity to home