2017-2018 Men's Basketball Roster
Ross, Kahron
Jersey Number 1
Kahron Ross
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 160
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Jonesboro, Ark.
- High School:
- Jonesboro High School
- Major:
- Theatre
Bio
Kahron Ross Photo Galleries: 2015-16 (Sophomore) | 2014-15 (Freshman)
Feature Stories: Performing on the Big Stage | Point Guard Pipeline
WHY LEHIGH? “They recruited me from day one, which showed me a lot.”
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Finished as school and Patriot League all-time leader in career assists (660)
- Also owns Lehigh single-season (194) and single-game (14) records
- 15th in school history in career scoring (1,368 points)
- Became first player in school history named All-Patriot League all four years (third team All-League as a freshman, first team as a sophomore, second team as a junior and second team as a senior)
- First player in school history to finish career 4-0 at archrival Lafayette
- 2014-15 Patriot League Rookie of the Year
AS A SENIOR (2017-18): Stellar senior campaign, averaging a career-high 13.2 points per game, second on the Mountain Hawks … Averaged 4.3 assists per contest, tied for fourth in the league … Also fourth in the Patriot League in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.3) … Averaged 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting a career-high 50.2 percent from the field (147-of-293), including 42.7 percent from three-point range (38-of-89) … 50.2 field goal percentage was among the best in the league … Named second team All-Patriot League, Ross’ fourth straight year being named All-League … Named a candidate for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award … Named team's Athlete of the Year at annual end-of-season banquet ... Scored 17 points in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Boston University (3/1) on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range … Led Mountain Hawks in scoring for second straight game, scoring 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding three rebounds, two steals and an assist on his Senior Night vs. Lafayette (2/24). Moved into 15th place in school history in career scoring … Scored 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 2-of-5 from three-point range at Loyola (2/21). Added four assists and two steals … Finished with five points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals against Army West Point (2/17) … Tallied 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting at Colgate (2/14) while adding five rebounds, three assists and two steals … Named Patriot League Player of the Week on Feb. 12 for second time on the season … Monster game, scoring a career-high 30 points in a double overtime win at American (2/10). Scored eight of Lehigh’s 12 points in OT. Shot 13-of-21 from the field and 3-of-3 from three-point range. Became the first Lehigh guard to score 30 points since Mackey McKnight at Fordham in November of 2013 and the first Lehigh guard to score 30+ points and shoot 60+ percent from the field since C.J. McCollum had 32 on 10-of-16 from the floor at Liberty in November of 2011 … Finished with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and five steals in big win over Bucknell (2/5) … Scored 18 points in victory over Boston University (2/3), 12 coming in the second half including a jumper with just over a minute remaining that put Lehigh up for good. Finished 4-of-6 from three, tying a career high for made three-pointers in a game … Stellar at Holy Cross (1/29), scoring 13 points (11 in the first half) in road win at Holy Cross (1/29). Added five assists and three steals … Scored 15 points while adding six assists, two steals and a season-high two blocks vs. Loyola (1/24) … Tallied nine points and six assists without turning the ball over at Army West Point (1/20) … Finished with nine points, three assists and a steal vs. Colgate (1/17) … Strong effort with six points and eight assists in home win over American (1/14) … Scored 12 points for a third straight game, shooting 5-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-3 from three-point range at Bucknell (1/11) … Recorded 12 points, four assists, a rebound and steal at Boston U (1/8) … Scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting while adding three rebounds and two steals against Holy Cross (1/5) … Dished a season-high nine assists at Navy (1/2) to break the Patriot League career record. Assisted on a Kyle Leufroy three-pointer with 4:22 remaining in the second half, the 600th assist of Ross’ career to pass Jave Meade ‘04 of Holy Cross who had 599. Also had eight points and four rebounds … Scored a team-high 17 points while adding five rebounds, five assists and a steal in road victory at Lafayette (12/29). Became the first player in school history to go 4-0 at Lafayette in a career … Had six points, three boards and four assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/21) … Named Patriot League Player of the Week on Dec. 11 after breaking school’s career assist record … Scored team-high 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding six rebounds, five assists and two steals vs. Mount St. Mary’s (12/9). Early second-half assist on Caleb Bennett three-pointer was 579th of career to pass Mackey McKnight for first place in school history (and second in Patriot League history) in career assists … Impressed with a team-high 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting while adding five assists against Yale (12/6) … Scored nine points while adding three assists at No. 15/18 UVA (12/2) … Posted 14 points, five assists and four rebounds in road win at Princeton (11/29). Moved to 569 career assists, moving past Marquis Hall and into second place in school history in that category … Tallied nine points, six assists, two rebounds and a steal at Pitt (11/25) … Stellar effort at No. 10 USC (11/22), tying a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Added five rebounds and two assists … Second straight game with eight assists, while adding four points in win over Eastern University (11/19). Did not turn the ball over … Tallied 10 points and eight assists compared to two turnovers against Siena (11/17) … Scored 13 points in home opener vs. Monmouth (11/14) while adding a career-high six steals. Knocked down two free throws with 3:46 remaining in the second half to become the 35th player in school history to score 1,000 career points … Strong season opener at Marist (11/11), scoring 17 points (12 in the second half) while adding three rebounds, three assists and a steal. Shot 6-of-11 from the field, including a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range.
AS A JUNIOR (2016-17): Earned All-Patriot League honors for a third straight team, garnering second-team laurels … Averaged 9.8 points and a league-leading 5.3 assists per game … Finished 35th nationally in assists per game and 50th in total assists (164) … Second in the Patriot League in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.2) … 164 assists were fifth in school history for a single season … Shot a career-high 45.5 percent from the field (102-of-224) and 38.9 percent from three-point range (28-of-72) … Tallied six points, three rebounds and two assists in Patriot League Championship Game at Bucknell (3/8) … Had four points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in double overtime Patriot League Semifinal win at Boston University (3/5). Turned the ball over just once in 46 minutes of action … Scored six points and dished seven assists, all in the second half, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (3/2) … Strong regular season finale vs. Army West Point (2/25), posting eight points, eight assists, two steals and a block … Very strong against Colgate (2/22), scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting while adding four assists and two rebounds … Scored 10 points on 3-of-5 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range at Lafayette (2/19). Also tied a career-high eight rebounds while adding four assists and three steals … Recorded two points, five assists, two steals and a rebound in a big home win over Navy (2/15) … Had two points, four rebounds and three assists at Holy Cross (2/12). Became just the third player in school history and seventh in Patriot League history to reach 500 career assists … Recorded four points, four rebounds, two assists and a block in big home win over Bucknell (2/8) … Big game at American (2/4), scoring a game-high 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting while adding five assists, two rebounds and two steals … Nearly missed a triple-double, posting 16 points, nine assists and a career-high eight rebounds at Colgate (1/25). Finished 4-of-7 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free throw line … Tallied eight points and nine assists, turning the ball over just twice in 38 minutes vs. Lafayette (1/21) … Very strong effort at Navy (1/18), posting 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Added five assists compared to zero turnovers … Finished with five points, seven assists and two steals in home win over Holy Cross (1/14) … Scored 11 points while adding five assists and two steals at Bucknell (1/11). Moved into third place in Lehigh history for career assists … Posted nine points, five assists and two steals vs. American (1/8). Also tied a career-high six rebounds … Finished with 15 points and nine assists, two steals and a block vs. Loyola (1/5). Turned the ball over just twice in 38 minutes … Recorded 16 points at Boston University (1/2) on 5-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three-point range. Also had four rebounds and a career-high four steals … Finished with 10 points and seven assists (with just two turnovers) in Patriot League opener at Army West Point (12/30) … Scored five points while dishing 10 assists (compared to just one turnover) in only 22 minutes vs. Cabrini (12/22) … Had six points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal against Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/12) … Finished with 16 points at Mount St. Mary’s (12/10), which included a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line. Also had four assists, three rebounds and a steal … Scored 11 points while adding seven assists compared to zero turnovers at Stony Brook (12/6) … Tallied 11 points, three rebounds, an assist and two steals in win over Robert Morris (12/3) … Scored 14 points while adding a game-high six assists at La Salle (11/30) … Finished homecoming game at Arkansas State with 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Also had four rebounds and four assists … After missing one game due to injury, put forth stellar effort at Mississippi State. Scored 18 points (13 in the second half) on 7-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range. Added five rebounds, a block and steal … Posted nine points, including Lehigh’s first five points, at Yale (11/17). Added five assists … Strong in season opener at No. 7/8 Xavier, scoring six points while dishing 12 assists, compared to just three turnovers. Also had a block and steal.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015-16): Named All-Patriot League for a second straight season, earning a spot on the first team … One of three team captains ... Became Lehigh’s all-time record holder for assists in a season with 194 … Won the Coaches Award, as announced at the team’s annual end-of-season banquet … Finished the season averaging 11.2 points (third on the team) and a team (and Patriot League) leading 6.1 assists per contest. Stood 23rd nationally in assists average … Fourth in the league with 1.4 steals per game … Led the Patriot League, and was 19th in the nation, in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.0: 194 assists compared to 65 turnovers) … Shot a career high 44.4 percent from the field (127-of-286) and 38.2 percent from three-point range (29-of-76) ... In Patriot League games, Ross was fifth in the league in three-point field goal percentage at 43.9 percent (18-of-41) ... On the season, had 18 games with double-figure points on 18 occasions while dishing five or more assists 22 times. Posted ten or more assists twice and recorded a double-double … Led the Mountain Hawks in assists in 25 of the team’s 32 games … Over the final seven games of the regular season, averaged 17.6 points while tallying 48 assists compared to just 14 turnovers. Shot 52.6 percent from the field and 65.0 percent from three-point range in that span ... Posted 12 points and six assists in the Patriot League Championship Game vs. Holy Cross. In the game, he eclipsed Mackey McKnight’s single-season assists record (192 set in 2013-14) … Finished with seven points and nine assists in the league semifinals against American (3/6). Moved into second place on the Lehigh single-season assists list … Posted nine points and six assists in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/3) … Tallied 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three-point range in regular season finale at Army West Point (2/27). Dished seven assists compared to zero turnovers … Scored 12 points (10 coming in the first half) while adding seven assists, three rebounds and two steals at Colgate (2/24). Turned the ball over just once … Stellar performance with 11 points and a season-high tying 12 assists vs. Lafayette (2/21). Marked fifth-career double-double. Turned the ball over just once, playing just under the full 40 minutes … Tied a career-high 24 points for the second consecutive Wednesday, shooting 8-of-11 from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point range in big win at Navy (2/17). Also dished five assists. Scored 20 of his points in the second half on 6-of-7 shooting … Third straight game with 16 or more points, scoring 17 vs. Holy Cross (2/15). Was 9-of-11 from the free throw line, including a perfect 4-of-4 over the final 17 seconds to help clinch the win … Career game to lead Lehigh to road win at Bucknell (2/10), scoring a career-high 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. Added six assists and a steal … Strong effort at Lafayette (2/8), scoring 16 points while adding eight assists, two steals and a block … Finished with six points and five assists to just one turnover in dominant win over American (2/6) … Stellar effort vs. Loyola (2/3), scoring 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting while adding eight assists (to just two turnovers), three rebounds and two steals. Eclipsed 500 career points in the game … Had five points, four assists and three rebounds at Boston University (1/31) … Scored nine points in win over Colgate (1/27) while adding six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block … Tallied five points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals against Navy (1/20) … Posted seven points, career-high tying six rebounds and four assists at Holy Cross (1/16) … Finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists against Bucknell (1/11) … Strong effort at American (1/9), posting 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting while adding three rebounds, five assists and three steals to tie a career high … Had eight points, three rebounds, an assist and steal at Loyola (1/6). Hit a big three-pointer with 2:14 remaining to tie the score at 48 … Finished with nine points vs. Boston University (1/2), all in the game’s final 4:29. Also posted seven assists (to just one turnover), three rebounds and two steals … Scored six points while adding five rebounds and a season-high 12 assists (just two shy of tying a career high) vs. Army West Point (12/30) … Posted seven points and five assists against Stony Brook (12/22) … Had 12 points and nine assists against Mount St. Mary’s (12/19), including two clutch free throws in the game’s final minute to help seal the victory … Scored 14 points at Robert Morris (12/17) on 6-of-9 shooting and 2-of-3 from three-point range. Added three rebounds, two assists and two steals … Just missed a double-double, tallying 10 points and nine assists vs. Rochester College (12/5) … Finished just short of a double-double, posting 16 points and eight assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/2). Shot 6-of-11 from the field while adding three rebounds, a block and two steals … Strong effort at No. 15/16 Purdue (11/28), tallying 13 points (nine in the first half) and four rebounds … Scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting while adding four assists at No. 12 Virginia (11/25) … Posted eight points, seven assists and two steals at Columbia (11/22) … Finished with 10 points, six assists and three steals vs. Yale (11/19) … Strong game with 14 points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals at Canisius (11/16) … Tallied two points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in the season opener at Syracuse (11/13).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014-15): Sensational freshman season, earning Patriot League Rookie of the Year honors and garnering third team All-League honors … Played in all 30 games, making 29 starts as the team’s point guard and floor general … Finished third on the team with 10.4 points per game while leading the squad (and Patriot League) with 175 assists (5.8) … Also total was third in school history for a single season and tied for tenth in league history … Also grabbed 2.8 rebounds per game … Reached double-figure points 18 times and five or more assists on 18 occasions … Had five games with double-figure assists and tallied four double-doubles … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week five times and ECAC Rookie of the Week three times … Tallied nine points and eight assists in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. American (3/5) … Scored nine points in regular season finale at Colgate (2/28) … Fourth-career double-double, scoring a game-high 17 points while dishing 10 assists in a dominant win over first-place Bucknell (2/25) … Tied for the team lead with 13 points while adding eight assists against archrival Lafayette (2/22) … Posted a team-high 14 points (all in the second half) during comeback win at Navy (2/18) … Scored 12 points and tied a career-high six rebounds at Holy Cross (2/14). Was a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line … Tallied 10 points and five assists in win over American (2/12). Was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line in the final minute … Garnered Patriot League Rookie of the Week for the fifth time on Feb. 9 after performances against Army and at Loyola … Finished with 10 points, four rebounds and five assists at Loyola (2/7) … Scored seven points and dished 11 assists in dominant win over Army (2/4). Increased season assist total to 134 which moved him from 14th to seventh in single-season school history … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for the fourth time on Feb. 2 after efforts at Bucknell and vs. Boston University … Third-career double-double, tallying 18 points and ten assists vs. Boston University (1/31). In the final minute, was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line to help wrap up the victory … Strong game with 18 points at Bucknell (1/28) on 5-of-11 shooting, 3-of-5 from three-point range and 5-of-5 from the free throw line. Added four assists in 36 minutes … Finished with ten points, four assists and two rebounds in win at archrival Lafayette (1/24) … Tallied nine points and seven assists (all in the second half) against Navy (1/21) … Second-career double-double, finishing with 13 points and ten assists in win over Holy Cross (1/17) … Posted four points, four rebounds and four assists at American (1/14) … Earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Jan. 12 after efforts at Army and vs. Loyola …Strong effort with 11 points, a career-high six rebounds, five assists and three steals against Loyola (1/10). Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for that effort, coupled with his strong game at Army … Impressed with 13 points, eight assists, four rebounds, a block and steal in win at Army (1/7). Shot 5-of-8 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free throw line … Scored a team-high 15 points while adding seven assists in Patriot League opener vs. Colgate (12/31) … Tallied eight points and six assists at UMBC (12/28) … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Dec. 22 after impressive effort at Arizona State … Memorable game in triple overtime win at Arizona State (12/20), posting 15 points and a school record 14 assists. Had all 14 assists by the end of regulation and added a clutch jumper with less than ten seconds left in the second overtime to force a third OT … Ten points on 4-of-6 shooting while adding five assists and two steals at Quinnipiac (12/18) … Strong with a career-high 19 points to go with five assists and three rebounds at LIU Brooklyn (12/6). Scored 13 points in the second half, including hitting 6-of-6 free throws over the final 34 seconds … Posted three points, three rebounds, four assists and three steals vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/3) … Had seven points, four assists, five rebounds and two steals against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30) … Tallied five points and four assists in big win at DePaul (11/26) … Earned first-career Patriot League Rookie of the Week award on Nov. 24 after efforts vs. Canisius, at Rider and vs. Columbia … Finished with 10 points, three rebounds and four assists against Columbia (11/23) … Scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds and eight assists at Rider (11/21) … Had four points, two rebounds, an assist and three steals in the home opener vs. Canisius (11/18) … Strong collegiate debut against #12 Villanova (11/14), posting six points and seven assists while only turning the ball over once.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Jonesboro High School … Led Jonesboro to a state championship as a senior, being named MVP of the tournament … In the title game, Ross scored 15 of his team-high 19 points in the game’s final 8:23 as Jonesboro stunned top-ranked Little Rock Parkview 66-54 … Was named All-State as a junior, leading the team in points (14.5 per game), assists (5.7) and steals (2.7)… Two-time All-Conference performer, Ross led Jonesboro to three straight appearances in the 6A State Finals, earning All-State Tournament Team laurels as a sophomore and junior … Earned Arkansas Preps All-Arkansas first team laurels in 2012-13 … Named to the Arkansas Preps Super Sophomore Team in 2011-12 … Jonesboro Sun's Best Under the Sun Player of the Year in 2012-13 and Best Under the Sun first team in 2012 … Took part in Pangos All-American Camp in 2012 and 2013 and Under Armour Camp in Philadelphia as well … Also enjoyed tremendous success for his AAU team, the Arkansas Hawks.
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 24, two times; last at Navy (2/17/16)
Rebounds: 8, two times; last at Lafayette (2/19/17)
Assists: 14 at Arizona State (12/20/14)
Steals: 4 at Boston University (1/2/17)
GETTING TO KNOW KAHRON
Nickname: Ronron
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The view
Major: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Place on Campus: The gym
Favorite Food: French fries
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: T.I.
Favorite Movie: Law Abiding Citizen
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Lehigh.edu
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith
Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Vick
Hobbies: Video gaming
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: Bahamas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I wish I could fly
Dream Job: NBA
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I wanted number 10 because it was my dad's number, but I have number 1.
If I had $1 Billion, I Would: Save most of it and give some back to family
Feature Stories: Performing on the Big Stage | Point Guard Pipeline
WHY LEHIGH? “They recruited me from day one, which showed me a lot.”
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Finished as school and Patriot League all-time leader in career assists (660)
- Also owns Lehigh single-season (194) and single-game (14) records
- 15th in school history in career scoring (1,368 points)
- Became first player in school history named All-Patriot League all four years (third team All-League as a freshman, first team as a sophomore, second team as a junior and second team as a senior)
- First player in school history to finish career 4-0 at archrival Lafayette
- 2014-15 Patriot League Rookie of the Year
AS A SENIOR (2017-18): Stellar senior campaign, averaging a career-high 13.2 points per game, second on the Mountain Hawks … Averaged 4.3 assists per contest, tied for fourth in the league … Also fourth in the Patriot League in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.3) … Averaged 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting a career-high 50.2 percent from the field (147-of-293), including 42.7 percent from three-point range (38-of-89) … 50.2 field goal percentage was among the best in the league … Named second team All-Patriot League, Ross’ fourth straight year being named All-League … Named a candidate for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award … Named team's Athlete of the Year at annual end-of-season banquet ... Scored 17 points in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Boston University (3/1) on 6-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range … Led Mountain Hawks in scoring for second straight game, scoring 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding three rebounds, two steals and an assist on his Senior Night vs. Lafayette (2/24). Moved into 15th place in school history in career scoring … Scored 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 2-of-5 from three-point range at Loyola (2/21). Added four assists and two steals … Finished with five points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals against Army West Point (2/17) … Tallied 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting at Colgate (2/14) while adding five rebounds, three assists and two steals … Named Patriot League Player of the Week on Feb. 12 for second time on the season … Monster game, scoring a career-high 30 points in a double overtime win at American (2/10). Scored eight of Lehigh’s 12 points in OT. Shot 13-of-21 from the field and 3-of-3 from three-point range. Became the first Lehigh guard to score 30 points since Mackey McKnight at Fordham in November of 2013 and the first Lehigh guard to score 30+ points and shoot 60+ percent from the field since C.J. McCollum had 32 on 10-of-16 from the floor at Liberty in November of 2011 … Finished with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and five steals in big win over Bucknell (2/5) … Scored 18 points in victory over Boston University (2/3), 12 coming in the second half including a jumper with just over a minute remaining that put Lehigh up for good. Finished 4-of-6 from three, tying a career high for made three-pointers in a game … Stellar at Holy Cross (1/29), scoring 13 points (11 in the first half) in road win at Holy Cross (1/29). Added five assists and three steals … Scored 15 points while adding six assists, two steals and a season-high two blocks vs. Loyola (1/24) … Tallied nine points and six assists without turning the ball over at Army West Point (1/20) … Finished with nine points, three assists and a steal vs. Colgate (1/17) … Strong effort with six points and eight assists in home win over American (1/14) … Scored 12 points for a third straight game, shooting 5-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-3 from three-point range at Bucknell (1/11) … Recorded 12 points, four assists, a rebound and steal at Boston U (1/8) … Scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting while adding three rebounds and two steals against Holy Cross (1/5) … Dished a season-high nine assists at Navy (1/2) to break the Patriot League career record. Assisted on a Kyle Leufroy three-pointer with 4:22 remaining in the second half, the 600th assist of Ross’ career to pass Jave Meade ‘04 of Holy Cross who had 599. Also had eight points and four rebounds … Scored a team-high 17 points while adding five rebounds, five assists and a steal in road victory at Lafayette (12/29). Became the first player in school history to go 4-0 at Lafayette in a career … Had six points, three boards and four assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/21) … Named Patriot League Player of the Week on Dec. 11 after breaking school’s career assist record … Scored team-high 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding six rebounds, five assists and two steals vs. Mount St. Mary’s (12/9). Early second-half assist on Caleb Bennett three-pointer was 579th of career to pass Mackey McKnight for first place in school history (and second in Patriot League history) in career assists … Impressed with a team-high 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting while adding five assists against Yale (12/6) … Scored nine points while adding three assists at No. 15/18 UVA (12/2) … Posted 14 points, five assists and four rebounds in road win at Princeton (11/29). Moved to 569 career assists, moving past Marquis Hall and into second place in school history in that category … Tallied nine points, six assists, two rebounds and a steal at Pitt (11/25) … Stellar effort at No. 10 USC (11/22), tying a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Added five rebounds and two assists … Second straight game with eight assists, while adding four points in win over Eastern University (11/19). Did not turn the ball over … Tallied 10 points and eight assists compared to two turnovers against Siena (11/17) … Scored 13 points in home opener vs. Monmouth (11/14) while adding a career-high six steals. Knocked down two free throws with 3:46 remaining in the second half to become the 35th player in school history to score 1,000 career points … Strong season opener at Marist (11/11), scoring 17 points (12 in the second half) while adding three rebounds, three assists and a steal. Shot 6-of-11 from the field, including a perfect 3-of-3 from three-point range.
AS A JUNIOR (2016-17): Earned All-Patriot League honors for a third straight team, garnering second-team laurels … Averaged 9.8 points and a league-leading 5.3 assists per game … Finished 35th nationally in assists per game and 50th in total assists (164) … Second in the Patriot League in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.2) … 164 assists were fifth in school history for a single season … Shot a career-high 45.5 percent from the field (102-of-224) and 38.9 percent from three-point range (28-of-72) … Tallied six points, three rebounds and two assists in Patriot League Championship Game at Bucknell (3/8) … Had four points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in double overtime Patriot League Semifinal win at Boston University (3/5). Turned the ball over just once in 46 minutes of action … Scored six points and dished seven assists, all in the second half, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (3/2) … Strong regular season finale vs. Army West Point (2/25), posting eight points, eight assists, two steals and a block … Very strong against Colgate (2/22), scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting while adding four assists and two rebounds … Scored 10 points on 3-of-5 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range at Lafayette (2/19). Also tied a career-high eight rebounds while adding four assists and three steals … Recorded two points, five assists, two steals and a rebound in a big home win over Navy (2/15) … Had two points, four rebounds and three assists at Holy Cross (2/12). Became just the third player in school history and seventh in Patriot League history to reach 500 career assists … Recorded four points, four rebounds, two assists and a block in big home win over Bucknell (2/8) … Big game at American (2/4), scoring a game-high 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting while adding five assists, two rebounds and two steals … Nearly missed a triple-double, posting 16 points, nine assists and a career-high eight rebounds at Colgate (1/25). Finished 4-of-7 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free throw line … Tallied eight points and nine assists, turning the ball over just twice in 38 minutes vs. Lafayette (1/21) … Very strong effort at Navy (1/18), posting 17 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Added five assists compared to zero turnovers … Finished with five points, seven assists and two steals in home win over Holy Cross (1/14) … Scored 11 points while adding five assists and two steals at Bucknell (1/11). Moved into third place in Lehigh history for career assists … Posted nine points, five assists and two steals vs. American (1/8). Also tied a career-high six rebounds … Finished with 15 points and nine assists, two steals and a block vs. Loyola (1/5). Turned the ball over just twice in 38 minutes … Recorded 16 points at Boston University (1/2) on 5-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three-point range. Also had four rebounds and a career-high four steals … Finished with 10 points and seven assists (with just two turnovers) in Patriot League opener at Army West Point (12/30) … Scored five points while dishing 10 assists (compared to just one turnover) in only 22 minutes vs. Cabrini (12/22) … Had six points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal against Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/12) … Finished with 16 points at Mount St. Mary’s (12/10), which included a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line. Also had four assists, three rebounds and a steal … Scored 11 points while adding seven assists compared to zero turnovers at Stony Brook (12/6) … Tallied 11 points, three rebounds, an assist and two steals in win over Robert Morris (12/3) … Scored 14 points while adding a game-high six assists at La Salle (11/30) … Finished homecoming game at Arkansas State with 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Also had four rebounds and four assists … After missing one game due to injury, put forth stellar effort at Mississippi State. Scored 18 points (13 in the second half) on 7-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range. Added five rebounds, a block and steal … Posted nine points, including Lehigh’s first five points, at Yale (11/17). Added five assists … Strong in season opener at No. 7/8 Xavier, scoring six points while dishing 12 assists, compared to just three turnovers. Also had a block and steal.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015-16): Named All-Patriot League for a second straight season, earning a spot on the first team … One of three team captains ... Became Lehigh’s all-time record holder for assists in a season with 194 … Won the Coaches Award, as announced at the team’s annual end-of-season banquet … Finished the season averaging 11.2 points (third on the team) and a team (and Patriot League) leading 6.1 assists per contest. Stood 23rd nationally in assists average … Fourth in the league with 1.4 steals per game … Led the Patriot League, and was 19th in the nation, in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.0: 194 assists compared to 65 turnovers) … Shot a career high 44.4 percent from the field (127-of-286) and 38.2 percent from three-point range (29-of-76) ... In Patriot League games, Ross was fifth in the league in three-point field goal percentage at 43.9 percent (18-of-41) ... On the season, had 18 games with double-figure points on 18 occasions while dishing five or more assists 22 times. Posted ten or more assists twice and recorded a double-double … Led the Mountain Hawks in assists in 25 of the team’s 32 games … Over the final seven games of the regular season, averaged 17.6 points while tallying 48 assists compared to just 14 turnovers. Shot 52.6 percent from the field and 65.0 percent from three-point range in that span ... Posted 12 points and six assists in the Patriot League Championship Game vs. Holy Cross. In the game, he eclipsed Mackey McKnight’s single-season assists record (192 set in 2013-14) … Finished with seven points and nine assists in the league semifinals against American (3/6). Moved into second place on the Lehigh single-season assists list … Posted nine points and six assists in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/3) … Tallied 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three-point range in regular season finale at Army West Point (2/27). Dished seven assists compared to zero turnovers … Scored 12 points (10 coming in the first half) while adding seven assists, three rebounds and two steals at Colgate (2/24). Turned the ball over just once … Stellar performance with 11 points and a season-high tying 12 assists vs. Lafayette (2/21). Marked fifth-career double-double. Turned the ball over just once, playing just under the full 40 minutes … Tied a career-high 24 points for the second consecutive Wednesday, shooting 8-of-11 from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point range in big win at Navy (2/17). Also dished five assists. Scored 20 of his points in the second half on 6-of-7 shooting … Third straight game with 16 or more points, scoring 17 vs. Holy Cross (2/15). Was 9-of-11 from the free throw line, including a perfect 4-of-4 over the final 17 seconds to help clinch the win … Career game to lead Lehigh to road win at Bucknell (2/10), scoring a career-high 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. Added six assists and a steal … Strong effort at Lafayette (2/8), scoring 16 points while adding eight assists, two steals and a block … Finished with six points and five assists to just one turnover in dominant win over American (2/6) … Stellar effort vs. Loyola (2/3), scoring 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting while adding eight assists (to just two turnovers), three rebounds and two steals. Eclipsed 500 career points in the game … Had five points, four assists and three rebounds at Boston University (1/31) … Scored nine points in win over Colgate (1/27) while adding six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block … Tallied five points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals against Navy (1/20) … Posted seven points, career-high tying six rebounds and four assists at Holy Cross (1/16) … Finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists against Bucknell (1/11) … Strong effort at American (1/9), posting 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting while adding three rebounds, five assists and three steals to tie a career high … Had eight points, three rebounds, an assist and steal at Loyola (1/6). Hit a big three-pointer with 2:14 remaining to tie the score at 48 … Finished with nine points vs. Boston University (1/2), all in the game’s final 4:29. Also posted seven assists (to just one turnover), three rebounds and two steals … Scored six points while adding five rebounds and a season-high 12 assists (just two shy of tying a career high) vs. Army West Point (12/30) … Posted seven points and five assists against Stony Brook (12/22) … Had 12 points and nine assists against Mount St. Mary’s (12/19), including two clutch free throws in the game’s final minute to help seal the victory … Scored 14 points at Robert Morris (12/17) on 6-of-9 shooting and 2-of-3 from three-point range. Added three rebounds, two assists and two steals … Just missed a double-double, tallying 10 points and nine assists vs. Rochester College (12/5) … Finished just short of a double-double, posting 16 points and eight assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/2). Shot 6-of-11 from the field while adding three rebounds, a block and two steals … Strong effort at No. 15/16 Purdue (11/28), tallying 13 points (nine in the first half) and four rebounds … Scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting while adding four assists at No. 12 Virginia (11/25) … Posted eight points, seven assists and two steals at Columbia (11/22) … Finished with 10 points, six assists and three steals vs. Yale (11/19) … Strong game with 14 points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals at Canisius (11/16) … Tallied two points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in the season opener at Syracuse (11/13).
AS A FRESHMAN (2014-15): Sensational freshman season, earning Patriot League Rookie of the Year honors and garnering third team All-League honors … Played in all 30 games, making 29 starts as the team’s point guard and floor general … Finished third on the team with 10.4 points per game while leading the squad (and Patriot League) with 175 assists (5.8) … Also total was third in school history for a single season and tied for tenth in league history … Also grabbed 2.8 rebounds per game … Reached double-figure points 18 times and five or more assists on 18 occasions … Had five games with double-figure assists and tallied four double-doubles … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week five times and ECAC Rookie of the Week three times … Tallied nine points and eight assists in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. American (3/5) … Scored nine points in regular season finale at Colgate (2/28) … Fourth-career double-double, scoring a game-high 17 points while dishing 10 assists in a dominant win over first-place Bucknell (2/25) … Tied for the team lead with 13 points while adding eight assists against archrival Lafayette (2/22) … Posted a team-high 14 points (all in the second half) during comeback win at Navy (2/18) … Scored 12 points and tied a career-high six rebounds at Holy Cross (2/14). Was a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line … Tallied 10 points and five assists in win over American (2/12). Was a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line in the final minute … Garnered Patriot League Rookie of the Week for the fifth time on Feb. 9 after performances against Army and at Loyola … Finished with 10 points, four rebounds and five assists at Loyola (2/7) … Scored seven points and dished 11 assists in dominant win over Army (2/4). Increased season assist total to 134 which moved him from 14th to seventh in single-season school history … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for the fourth time on Feb. 2 after efforts at Bucknell and vs. Boston University … Third-career double-double, tallying 18 points and ten assists vs. Boston University (1/31). In the final minute, was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line to help wrap up the victory … Strong game with 18 points at Bucknell (1/28) on 5-of-11 shooting, 3-of-5 from three-point range and 5-of-5 from the free throw line. Added four assists in 36 minutes … Finished with ten points, four assists and two rebounds in win at archrival Lafayette (1/24) … Tallied nine points and seven assists (all in the second half) against Navy (1/21) … Second-career double-double, finishing with 13 points and ten assists in win over Holy Cross (1/17) … Posted four points, four rebounds and four assists at American (1/14) … Earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Jan. 12 after efforts at Army and vs. Loyola …Strong effort with 11 points, a career-high six rebounds, five assists and three steals against Loyola (1/10). Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for that effort, coupled with his strong game at Army … Impressed with 13 points, eight assists, four rebounds, a block and steal in win at Army (1/7). Shot 5-of-8 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free throw line … Scored a team-high 15 points while adding seven assists in Patriot League opener vs. Colgate (12/31) … Tallied eight points and six assists at UMBC (12/28) … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Dec. 22 after impressive effort at Arizona State … Memorable game in triple overtime win at Arizona State (12/20), posting 15 points and a school record 14 assists. Had all 14 assists by the end of regulation and added a clutch jumper with less than ten seconds left in the second overtime to force a third OT … Ten points on 4-of-6 shooting while adding five assists and two steals at Quinnipiac (12/18) … Strong with a career-high 19 points to go with five assists and three rebounds at LIU Brooklyn (12/6). Scored 13 points in the second half, including hitting 6-of-6 free throws over the final 34 seconds … Posted three points, three rebounds, four assists and three steals vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/3) … Had seven points, four assists, five rebounds and two steals against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30) … Tallied five points and four assists in big win at DePaul (11/26) … Earned first-career Patriot League Rookie of the Week award on Nov. 24 after efforts vs. Canisius, at Rider and vs. Columbia … Finished with 10 points, three rebounds and four assists against Columbia (11/23) … Scored 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds and eight assists at Rider (11/21) … Had four points, two rebounds, an assist and three steals in the home opener vs. Canisius (11/18) … Strong collegiate debut against #12 Villanova (11/14), posting six points and seven assists while only turning the ball over once.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Jonesboro High School … Led Jonesboro to a state championship as a senior, being named MVP of the tournament … In the title game, Ross scored 15 of his team-high 19 points in the game’s final 8:23 as Jonesboro stunned top-ranked Little Rock Parkview 66-54 … Was named All-State as a junior, leading the team in points (14.5 per game), assists (5.7) and steals (2.7)… Two-time All-Conference performer, Ross led Jonesboro to three straight appearances in the 6A State Finals, earning All-State Tournament Team laurels as a sophomore and junior … Earned Arkansas Preps All-Arkansas first team laurels in 2012-13 … Named to the Arkansas Preps Super Sophomore Team in 2011-12 … Jonesboro Sun's Best Under the Sun Player of the Year in 2012-13 and Best Under the Sun first team in 2012 … Took part in Pangos All-American Camp in 2012 and 2013 and Under Armour Camp in Philadelphia as well … Also enjoyed tremendous success for his AAU team, the Arkansas Hawks.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2014-15 | 30-29 | 948-31.6 | 97-243 | .399 | 23-71 | .324 | 95-119 | .798 | 84 | 2.8 | 175 | 70 | 3 | 37 | 312 | 10.4 |
| 2015-16 | 32-32 | 1087-34.0 | 127-286 | .444 | 29-76 | .382 | 75-108 | .694 | 90 | 2.8 | 194 | 65 | 5 | 45 | 358 | 11.2 |
| 2016-17 | 31-31 | 1026-33.1 | 102-224 | .455 | 28-72 | .389 | 71-88 | .807 | 96 | 3.1 | 164 | 75 | 7 | 37 | 303 | 9.8 |
| 2017-18 | 30-30 | 982-32.7 | 147-293 | .502 | 38-89 | .427 | 63-87 | .724 | 90 | 3.0 | 127 | 55 | 5 | 42 | 395 | 13.2 |
| Totals | 123-122 | 4043-32.9 | 473-1046 | .452 | 118-308 | .383 | 304-402 | .756 | 360 | 2.9 | 660 | 265 | 20 | 161 | 1368 | 11.1 |
CAREER HIGHS
Points: 24, two times; last at Navy (2/17/16)
Rebounds: 8, two times; last at Lafayette (2/19/17)
Assists: 14 at Arizona State (12/20/14)
Steals: 4 at Boston University (1/2/17)
GETTING TO KNOW KAHRON
Nickname: Ronron
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The view
Major: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Place on Campus: The gym
Favorite Food: French fries
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Musical Artist: T.I.
Favorite Movie: Law Abiding Citizen
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Website: Lehigh.edu
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith
Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Vick
Hobbies: Video gaming
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I’d Like To Visit: Bahamas
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I wish I could fly
Dream Job: NBA
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: I wanted number 10 because it was my dad's number, but I have number 1.
If I had $1 Billion, I Would: Save most of it and give some back to family
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