Kante Commits to Michigan

Friday, October 21st, 2022

South Kent School & New York Rens big man Papa Kante announced his commitment to Michigan last night. 

Kante arrived at South Kent in the fall of 2020 when his current head coach Raphael Chillious came back to the school. While a full 2020-21 season did not happen for him due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, he made the most of the following year. Kante earned 2022 All-NEPSAC Class AAA Honorable Mention honors. 

He competed this past spring/summer on the Nike EYBL circuit with New York Rens, averaging 10.1 points & 8.3 rebounds per game. His team went 12-7 in the regular season and earned a Peach Jam berth. 

“Papa is one of the hardest working and tough-minded players I have ever coached,” said South Kent head coach Raphael Chillious. “He is one of the most humble yet super competitive players in our program and will bring that every day in college.”

Kante is the second member of South Kent’s 2023 class who has finalized their plans to play division one college basketball in a high major league.