2008-09: Played in 24 games, all as a reserve • Saw the most action of the Redbird freshmen • Posted the best game of his season in the NIT game at Kansas State (March 18) and finished with six points and five rebounds, including four offensive, in 12 minutes of action • Logged one minute of playing time at the 2009 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament and scored two points • Played 25 total minutes at the SMU Tipoff Classic and finished with four points and eight rebounds • Made his first collegiate field goal against Houston Baptist (Nov. 22) • Scored his first collegiate points with a pair of free throws against Alabama State (Nov. 21).

Brewster Academy: Averaged 9.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on a team that featured seven NCAA Division I recruits • The Bobcats claimed the 2008 New England Class A Championship and advanced to the National Final Four, finishing with a school-record 31 victories (31-4) • Scored a season-best 23 points against Worcester Academy (Dec. 5, 2007) • Coached by Jason Smith.

Hillcrest HS: 2007 McDonald's All-America nominee • As a senior, averaged 14 points and nine rebounds per game • Rated No. 28 in Illinois' Class of 2007 by Chicagohoops.com • Selected to play in the 2007 McLegend's All-Star Game • Participated in the 2007 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) All-Star Game • 2007 all-state selection • Two-time All-South Suburban Conference selection • Two-time Daily Southtown All-Area honoree • 2007 Star Herald All-Area selection • Team's MVP in 2007 • Named the Daily Southtown's Player of the Week (Jan. 28, 2007) • Coached by Don Houston.

Personal: Full Name: Kellen A. Thornton • Birthdate: Dec. 24, 1988 • Birthplace: Chicago • Father: Keith Thornton • Major: accounting.

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Points
6 at Kansas State, 3-18-09

Rebounds
5, twice

Minutes
18 vs. Houston Baptist, 11-22-08

Field Goals
1, six times

Field Goals Attempts
4 at Kansas State, 3-18-09

3-Point Field Goals
0

3-Point FGs Attempts
1, twice

Free Throws
4 at Kansas State, 3-18-09

Free Throws Attempts
7 at Kansas State, 3-18-09

Assists
1, twice

Steals
1, six times

Blocked Shots
1 vs. Winston-Salem St., 11-29-08