TOP SPORTS STORIES 2015: The Luke of Duke - Franklin's Kennard has senior season to remember

Luke Kennard, who will play basketball for Duke University next season, sits with Air Kev team players during a celebration for the players and parents on Friday at Kingdom Sports Center in Franklin.

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Luke Kennard, who will play basketball for Duke University next season, sits with Air Kev team players during a celebration for the players and parents on Friday at Kingdom Sports Center in Franklin.

Franklin High School's Luke Kennard saved his best for last. As his game matured through high school, he began to pile offers from bigger and bigger college basketball programs. Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and even family favorite Kentucky. Kennard committed to Duke after his junior season was over, then had a senior year to remember. He won his second Mr. Basketball and averaged 38.4 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists a game. He scored 50 points or more in a game five times. He finished his career as Ohio's No. 2 all-time scorer with 2,764 points and led Franklin to an 86-11 record his four years.

Kennard busy after senior season ends