UMass Lowell Athletics

HERENDA ON KERMAN: [quote]Max plays as hard as anyone I have ever coached. His defensive tenacity and athleticism makes it very difficult for whoever he guards. He competes on every possession for every loose ball and rebound. I think his offense is starting to catch up to his defense and then Max could be one of the best overall players in our conference.[quote] AS A JUNIOR: Named to the Northeast-10 Weekly Honor Roll once • Played in 28 games, making 26 starts on the year • Captained the squad • Averaged 28.0 minutes per game, second most on the team • Averaged 5.7 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 1.4 SPG during the 2009-10 campaign • Had a season-best 18 points against Stonehill on Feb. 6 and 13 boards against Pace on Jan. 26 • Also had three games with four steals. AS A SOPHOMORE: Named Northeast-10 Defensive Player of the Year • Named captain at the start of the season • Saw action in 24 games, making 21 starts • Averaged 27.2 minutes and 8.8 points per game • Converted 67-86 free throws on the year (.779) • Had a season-best 13 rebounds in an 85-41 win over Mercy in the Pace Tournament • Personal-best 20 points against Merrimack in an 86-84 loss in the NCAA Tournament • Enjoyed two double-doubles on the year. AS A FRESHMAN: Battled his way into the starting lineup over the second half of the 2007-08 season • Played in 24 games with 15 starts • Season-highs include 12 points and five steals in a 62-59 loss to Pace; 11 rebounds in a 66-57 victory at Saint Anselm; three assists three times • Shot .505 from the field (50 for 99). BRIDGTON ACADEMY: Also prepped a year at Bridgton Academy in Bridgton, ME, for coach Whit Lesure • Helped the Fightin[apos] Wolverines to their third straight New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) title in 2006-07. WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity player at Watertown H.S. for coach Steve Harrington • Middlesex League all-star as a junior and a senior • Led Watertown to Middlesex League championship as a senior • Team most valuable player as a junior. PERSONAL: Oldest of three children of Ben Kerman and Nancy Decker of Watertown, MA • Lists Kobe Bryant as favorite NBA player, Los Angeles Lakers as favorite team • Says hitting the game-winning shot in the Middlesex League Championship game his senior year at Watertown High School was his greatest sports moment.