Flashback: 1998 Mr.Basketball - Kirk Uejio ‘98
Mr. Who?… Mr. U!
Current Student Activities Director, Kirk Uejio ‘98 was named the 1998 Hawaii State Player of the Year in basketball after helping the Raiders win the state championship in his senior season.
Though his numbers weren’t gaudy, “Mr. U” was the unquestionable leader of a talented Iolani squad which featured 6-4 twins Cord and Brad Anderson as well as 6-7 center Shawn Christensen. With the ball in his hands, Kirk commanded the court, organizing and directing teammates each time down the floor like a general in the armed forces… Whatever the mission, he made sure it was accomplished.
From the Star Bulletin:
When the situation required him to hurl his body into the bleachers in pursuit of a loose ball, he did it… If it required a pickpocket steal, he got it done… If it meant hitting the 3-pointer when the whole season hinged on it - as it did in the last minute of regulation in the state championship against Kalaheo - he hit it…
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Mapu Said,
April 24, 2007 @ 9:26 pm
Mr. U is the man. And a great coach, too!