HGCS alum Keith Griffin is the starting center at Wingate University and was named to this year's Allstate NABC Good Works Team. Keith was one of only 10 men's basketball players chosen out of a total of 278 nominees from colleges and universities. The honor recognizes student-athletes for their accomplishments off the court.Keith is the son of Ms. Kim Griffin (8th grade teacher at HGCS) and a member of the HGCS graduating class of 2013. This season, he earned the honor of Academic All-District for the second straight year. He is a captain on the Wingate men's basketball team and a member of the FCA Leadership program. His community service includes volunteering at West Stanly Ministries, speaking to students at Wingate Elementary School, taking part in the Boys and Girls Club, tutoring and mentoring students at Monroe Middle School, and participating in United Way Day of Caring with Habitat for Humanity. Keith and his wife, Brittany, founded G.R.I.F.F.I.N K-9 Rescue in 2016 in Monroe, NC.
Keith's accomplishments extend to the basketball court as well. He was preseason All-SAC this year, averaging 11.2 points per game, 2.6 blocked shots per game (leading in the SAC), and 7.1 rebounds per game. He ranks fourth in the league in field goal percentage with 58.6%.
We are proud of HG alum Keith Griffin and all he is accomplishing at Wingate University!
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