"Kevin Houston" is a former American basketball player who is best known for List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season scoring leaders/leading NCAA Division I in scoring during his senior (education)/senior season at Army Black Knights men's basketball/Army in 1986–87. He averaged 32.9 points per game in 29 games played and set still-standing school records for points in a single game (53) and season (953).

Houston was raised in Pearl River, New York and was a three-year starter on the varsity basketball team at Pearl River High School (New York)/Pearl River High School. He was a diminutive , 165 lbs. in his prime during college, so as a high school player was even smaller. His small stature played a big role in why he was overlooked by college scouts.

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You don't keep track during the game. When they told me I had 53 after the game I was like, 'Hey, you guys are crazy.' We won 98-94, and I just didn't feel like I had that many.

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It was a feel-good moment. I think as time goes on, it becomes a little more meaningful because it stands the test of time a little bit.

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