Career
A graduate of Lynn University, 6 ft 5 in (196 m) Griffin started his pro career with the USBL team Tampa Bay Windjammers in 1998, where in 18 games he averaged 17 points and 6 rebounds per game, while shooting 47 percent from the floor and over 39 percent from the three point range. In 1999 he averaged 19 points and 5 reounds per game. Two years later, he made his first move into European basketball, by signing for British Basketball League club Derby Storm in 2001, making his debut against the Chester Jets on September 1, and eventually being named in the 2001 All-Star game.
After one season at Derby, where he averaged 23.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2 steals per game.
However, with off-court disputes and distractions aplenty at the Bullets, Griffin did not return for a second year, instead opting for a move to Irish team UCC Blue Demons for the 2003-2004 season. In just one season in Ireland, the guard helped his team to an appearance in the Playoff final, earning runners-up spot, while averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds.
Yet with just one season away from the BBL, Griffin found himself back again in 2004 when he signed for the Milton Keynes Lions, where he averaged 14.8 points and 5 rebounds per game during the 40-05 season, helping his team to the playoff first round. During the 2005-2006 season, Griffin posted point averages of 17.6 points along with 5.3 rebounds per game.
But the team could not manage a playoff spot.
That season he recorded a 41-point game against his former team the Birmingham Bullets in which it saw Griffin notch a league record of 10-three pointers. After long debate, MK Lions had made coaching changes and brought in new head coach Tom Hancock. With much strategic and game calling changes, MK Lions were a well balance attacking team in which Griffin saw his scoring lowered, but was more effective in other areas.
Kevin recorded averages of 9.81 points and 1.61 rebounds, while shooting 37.39% beyond the arc.
Witnessing another coaching change, the 2007-2008 season saw owner Vince McCauley taking over the helm and coaching the team Ending the season on a high note, MK Lions also reached the Playoff Finals which resulted in a defeat.
In June, 2009, Griffin had moved his career in another direction, signing up with the Nicaraguan League (ACB) Jaguares De Louisiana Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana. In regular season action, Griffin averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds while shooting 49 percent from the floor, and over 40 percent behind the three point arc. However, his side lost the playoff series 4-3.
Kevin is now currently back in Nicaragua playing for Costa Caribe HEMCO.
2011-2012 Kenosha BallersIBA LEAGUE
2010 Costa Caribe HEMCO
2009-2010 Costa Caribe HEMCO
2008-2009 Jaguares De Louisiana Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
2004-2008 Milton Keynes Lions
2003-2004 UCC Blue Demons
2002-2003 Birmingham Bullets
2001-2002 Derby Storm
1999-1901 Tampa Bay Windjammers.
