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Kyle O’Quinn is a retired American professional basketball player known for his impactful college career and eight seasons in the NBA. He starred at Norfolk State University from 2008 to 2012, where he earned multiple accolades including MEAC Player of the Year, two-time MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, and the Lou Henson Award. His senior year was highlighted by leading Norfolk State to a memorable upset over No. 2 seed Missouri in the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

Drafted 49th overall by the Orlando Magic in 2012, O’Quinn played for the Magic (2012–2015), his hometown New York Knicks (2015–2018), Indiana Pacers (2018–2019), and Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020). Throughout his NBA tenure, he was recognized for his hustle, passing ability, and defensive contributions. After his NBA career, he played internationally in Turkey, France, and China before announcing his retirement in April 2025.

He is now the Executive Director of Athletic Advancement at his alma mater, Norfolk State University.

Jon Wilkerson brings a wealth of experience and a passion for developing young talent to the Jordon Crawford Youth Basketball Camp as its Camp Director. With a strong background in basketball, Wilkerson is dedicated to creating a positive and impactful environment for all campers. He is committed to fostering skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, ensuring every participant has a memorable and rewarding experience.

Jordon Crawford is a professional basketball player originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. He honed his skills at La Salle High School in Cincinnati, where he was named GCL Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and First Team All-League as a senior. He then played collegiately at Bowling Green State University, finishing his college career as an All-MAC conference player with strong rankings in school history for assists, steals, and scoring.

Standing at 5’6″, Crawford is known for his explosive speed, fast hands, and ability to penetrate defenses and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. His professional career has taken him to various leagues around the world, including stints in the NBA G League and top leagues in Cyprus, Mexico, Macedonia, Germany, Turkey, France, Puerto Rico, and Australia, where he recently helped the Tasmania JackJumpers win the NBL championship in 2024. He was also the BSL scoring champion in Turkey in 2023.