Hill in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
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Personal information | |
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Born |
Umatilla, Florida |
December 3, 1993
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
Montverde Academy (Montverde, Florida) |
College | Florida (2013–2017) |
NBA draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
Position | Point guard |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kasey Hill (born December 3, 1993) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Florida Gators.
Hill was raised by Jeff and Jennie Simmons after his father was sent to prison. He befriended their son, Kyle, in grade school. Hill was named a McDonald's All-American as a senior in high school. He played high school basketball at Montverde Academy alongside future Florida teammate Michael Frazier II.
In Hill's freshman season, Florida reached the Final Four. He was a backup point guard to Scottie Wilbekin. During his time at UF, Hill has made 57.7% of his free throws. In the 2016-17 season under coach Mike White Florida coach Mike White Hill averaged 2.9 Rebounds, 1.7 Steals, and 0.1 Blocks per Game earning him a spot on the SEC All-Defensive Team. Hill's 16-17 season was littered with standout performances such as the 22-point defeat of Kentucky on Saturday, February 4th where he achieved 21 points, 5 Rebounds, and 4 Assists in front of a sold-out crowd at the newly-renovated O'Connell Center