BALTIMORE, Md., May 21, 2018 – Fresh off of graduating last Saturday, the excitement continues for Tiwian Kendley. The former standout guard for the Bears will now join five other NBA Draft prospects for a workout with the Washington Wizards on Tuesday at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C.

"Having this opportunity is more than a blessing. I thank the Wizards for giving me a shot to showcase my talents and Morgan State," said Kendley. "Getting my first degree was very important because I'm the first in my family to complete it, which made my family proud."

Kendley became the fastest Morgan State player to reach 1,000 career points in MSU's Division I history, finishing with 1,032 points in just 44 career games. He averaged 26.1 points per game and grabbed 4.0 rebounds and had 2.1 steals per game in his senior campaign. Kendley reached double figures in all 44 games at Morgan State, including 20-plus in 30 games and reached 30 points or more seven times. He scored at least 25 points in 13 of his 21 games during his senior season and led the Bears in steals in 12 games his senior year. 

The Harlem, N.Y. native had a career-high 41 points (13-19 FG) with six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 42 minutes vs. Bethune-Cookman (2/19/18). Kendley was a First-Team BOXTOROW All-American in 2016-17 and selected to the All-MEACFirst Team his junior season and the MEAC All-Tournament Team as senior. A two-time MEAC POTW selection (Jan. 3 & Jan. 9, 2018), Kendley drew 119 fouls in 21 games (5.7 pg) his senior year, taking the 22nd-mostfree throws in the country. He would miss seven games due to an injury his junior year and 10 games his senior season. Kendley also scored over 1,000 points in two seasons at Lamar Community College.

"I set a high standard and a great path for my siblings and other family members, that anything can happen as long as you put your mind to it," said Kendley.

Kendley will be joined by: Chis Chiozza (Florida), HamidouDiallo (Kentucky), JariusLyles (UMBC), Doral Moore (Wake Forest) and Ray Spalding (Louisville).