Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Kenneth “KJ” Simpson Jr. is an American professional basketball player, currently a guard for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.
- Full Name: Kenneth Simpson Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: August 8, 2002
- Hometown: Panorama City, Los Angeles, California
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
- Weight: 189 pounds (86 kilograms)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
- Position: Point Guard
- Jersey Number: 25
- High School: Chaminade College Preparatory School, Los Angeles, California
- College: University of Colorado (2021–2024)
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2nd round, 42nd overall pick, in 2024
- Professional Teams:
- Charlotte Hornets (2024–present)
- Greensboro Swarm (NBA G League affiliate, 2024–present)
- Championship Rings: None as of January 2025
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Simpson began his basketball journey at Chaminade College Preparatory School in Los Angeles. He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes, earning accolades such as First-team All-Pac-12 in 2024 and Second-team All-Pac-12 in 2023. In the 2024 NBA Draft, he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets and has since been contributing to both the Hornets and their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.