Hall of Fame
He was a sharp shooting guard who would earn all-American honors and would twice be named the Gulf States Conference player of the year. He would also have his No. 25 retired. In a four year career with the Cowboys he averaged 19.2 points per game for 88 contests. He ranks 10th on McNeese’s all-time scoring chart. Three times he led the team in scoring with a single season high of 24.0 points per game in 1960-61. Kernan also led McNeese to two league titles and he was a three-time Cowboy MVP. His scoring average in 1960-61 led all GSC scorers and was also one of the best in the nation. He went on to become a successful high school coach.
