Getting to Know Kemy Osse
December 27, 2018 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
Saint John Riptide guard Kemy Osse (right)
(Saint John Riptide)
Getting to know Riptide Guard, Kemy Osse
Born: March 12, 1993 (Montreal)
Height: 6' 1''
Weight: 189 lbs
Position: Guard
"Saint John provides an opportunity for me to continue to advance as a player and as a person."
Kemy Osse is a Guard for the Saint John Riptide. A Montreal native and former member of the Island Storm, Osse had offers to play for several teams in Europe, including teams in Romania and Spain, but ultimately decided that playing in the NBLC was his best option.
Osse was a standout at the 2009 Canada Games for Team Quebec and followed that performance with a successful career at Archibald Carroll High School in Washington, D.C. After graduating, Osse proceeded to have a four-year career in the NCAA's Sun Belt Conference with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He and his team made history when they upset Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament, March Madness.
By all accounts, Osse is a committed and charismatic team player. With much to offer his team, Osse says he is up for the challenge.
Get to know Kemy Osse
Who is your childhood hero?
"My parents, they have been through a lot and have made sacrifices for me."
What is your favorite basketball memory?
"Hitting the game-winning shot during March Madness in 2016."
Do you have any hobbies?
"I'm a big Netflix fan."
My friends say I am...
"Funny."
I would describe my game as ...
"A scoring playmaker."
My secret talent is...
"Being able to speak three languages: English, French, and Creole."
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