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Canadian professional basketball player

Levon Kendall

Levon Kendall, Obradoiro CAB.
Personal information
Born (1984-07-04) July 4, 1984 (age 41)Vancouver, British Columbia
Nationality Canadian-Irish
Listed height 6 ft 10.25 in (2.09 m)
Listed weight 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school Kitsilano(Vancouver, British Columbia)
College Pittsburgh (2003–2007)
NBA draft 2007: undrafted
Playing career 2007–2021
Career history
2007–2009 Panionios
2009–2010 Maroussi
2010–2013 Obradoiro CAB
2013–2014 Alba Berlin
2014–2015 Gran Canaria
2016 Brujos de Guayama
2016 Estudiantes
2019, 2021 Fraser Valley Bandits
Career highlights
Copa Príncipe de Asturias winner (2011) No. 14 retired by Vancouver Bandits
Medals Men's Basketball Representing Canada FIBA U21 World Cup Bronze medal – third place 2005 Mar del Plata

Levon Maxwell Simon Kendall (born July 4, 1984) is a Canadian former professional basketball player. He played at both power forward and center. He is 2.09 m (6 ft 10 ¼ in) in height.[1] His father is the Canadian rock musician and composer Simon Kendall.

Kendall led his Kitsilano Blue Demons high school team to three straight provincial championships under coach Simon Dykstra. Kendall was twice named MVP and was instrumental in leading his team to victory alongside fellow standout Chris Burton.

Kendall played college basketball with the University of Pittsburgh's men's basketball team the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Professional career

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In 2007, Kendall joined the pro Greek League club Panionios. In 2009, he moved to the Greek club Maroussi. In 2010, he moved to the ACB League in Spain, in CAB Obradoiro. In August 2013, he signed with German team Alba Berlin.

In 2019, Kendall signed with the Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [2] He re-signed with the club in 2021 for his final professional season. [3]

National team career

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Kendall is a member of the Canadian national basketball team. He was a member of the Canadian team that competed at the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 2010 FIBA World Championship team.

  1. ^ "ALBA BERLIN completes roster with Kendall". Eurocupbasketball.com. Archived from the original on 29 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Fraser Valley Bandits Sign Levon Kendall". thebandits.ca. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  3. ^ "FRASER VALLEY BANDITS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER FOR 2021 CEBL SEASON". thebandits.ca. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2025.