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NAME: Sam Vinson
SCHOOL: Highlands High School
SPORT(S): Basketball
GRADUATING YEAR: 2021
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Sharing first district title at Highlands in over 10 years with my teammates
BIRTHDATE: 8/7/2002
HEIGHT: 6'5"-195 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Fort Thomas, Ky.
PARENTS: Ed & Debbie
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Parents
FUTURE GOAL: Play professionally

One of Northern Kentucky's most prolific scorers, senior Sam Vinson is an all-star point guard who has played varsity basketball for Highlands High School for four years and, entering this season, has already scored 1,033 points with 344 rebounds and 251 assists in his great career.

Last season, Sam helped the 28-4 Bluebirds win the first district championship in more than 10 years, averaging 24.7 points a game plus 8.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.7 blocks per game. He had numerous big performances, including nine double-double games, three triple-double games and six additional games of scoring 30+ points. He scored 44 points vs. Louisville Eastern, 40 points vs. Louisville Waggener, 40 points vs. Dixie Heights and 36 points vs. Anderson.

Sam earned many honors last season, including being named 9th Region Player of the Year, NKAC Div. II Player of the Year, 36th District MVP, plus he made the all-tournament teams of the district and regional tournaments and was third team all-state.

A great student who is active in community service, Sam also plays basketball for the Shining Stars club team. He will play collegiately at Northern Kentucky University.

His favorite athlete is Dejounte Murray, favorite entertainer is Danny Duncan, favorite book is The Magic Treehouse series, favorite movie is Scooby Doo and most-like-to-meet is LeBron James.

COACH'S QUOTE – "Sam is the ultimate competitor. He's a humble and relentless worker who has elevated his teammates and our entire program to a new level of excellence."
— Kevin Listerman, Basketball Coach



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