Fairfield University Athletics

2014-15: Kirkland placed third among his teammates in both scoring (7.9 ppg) and rebounding (4.0 rpg) in his inaugural year with the Stags. He tallied 10 or more points in 11 games,  which was third best among Fairfield student-athletes a year ago. His first double-digit effort was a 20-point night against South Dakota, a total he would surpass against Iona when he posted his only double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Kirkland enjoyed a great deal of success on the road during MAAC play, posting 10 or more points in seven of the 10 conference road games. He averaged 10.5 points in MAAC away dates and 8.6 points per contest in conference home contests. Kirkland started the every game for the Stags, the only newcomer to stake that claim in 2014-15. One of his best overall games came against South Dakota in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, registering 20 points, eight rebounds with a career-high 10 free throws made and six assists. 

Before Fairfield: Kirkland was part of a successful program at Eastern Florida State College. During his stay, the program captured the Florida Community College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Southern Conference championship in 2013 and finished fourth in the final FCSAA Coaches Poll with a 24-6 overall record. The forward earned All-Southern Conference honors following the 2013-14 campaign, after averaging 10 points per game. He reached double figures in 13 games last year, highlighted by a 26-point and a 21-point effort. At West Port High School, he averaged better than 15 points per game and over nine rebounds per contest. He was an All-County and All-District first team selection during his stay at the high school.

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