
Ex-Football Powerhouse Turned Rebounding Beast at Kentucky State
Junior guard James Boyd, a former USC football recruit and JUCO star who led CCCAA with 16.6 rebounds and 17.2 points per game, brings elite athleticism and physicality to Kentucky State's Thorobreds; in his lone 2025-26 appearance, he posted 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 16 minutes despite the loss. At 6'5" with a defensive lineman's build, his rebounding intensity and versatility make him a differentiator in NCAA DII—perfect for teams needing tough, multi-sport grit without high-maintenance egos.
