High School: Two-year starter • Averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists as a junior, and 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists as a senior • Two-time First Team All-Conference selection • Second Team All-State • Reached the quarterfinals of the state tournament as a senior • Team MVP as a junior and senior • Also participated in football and lacrosse • Notable: Played AAU ball for Xpressions Elite • AAU teammates with Rick Ledo (Providence), Chris Ortiz (Kent State), Isaac Freeman (UMass), San Cassell, Jr. (Maryland), Zach Auguste (Notre Dame), Chris Thomas (Xavier) and Shawn Smith (Texas A&M) • Attended South Kent Prep School following high school • Personal: Son of Joan and David Kirsch.