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Kevin Sinnett

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Kevin Sinnett
Personal information
BornAnnapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. John's College HS
(Washington, D.C.)
CollegeNavy (1975–1979)
NBA draft1979 / Round: 9 / Pick: 168th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
PositionForward

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Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1979–c.2003
RankCommander
Commands heldNaval aviation squadron (350 personnel, 8 aircraft)
Other workInterim Director of Athletics, U.S. Naval Academy; General Manager of Ladera Resort (Saint Lucia)

Kevin Sinnett is an American former college basketball player and naval officer. He played for the Navy Midshipmen from 1975 to 1979, finishing with 1,686 points and 800 rebounds. A 6-foot-6 forward and team captain, he was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1979 NBA draft, but chose to pursue a military career. [1][2]

A native of Washington, D.C., he earned All‑Met honors in high school[3] and later served as a commander in the United States Navy. The Naval Academy presents the Kevin Sinnett Academic Achievement Award in his honor.[2] [4]

Early life and high school

Kevin Sinnett was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and attended St. John's College High School (Washington, D.C.)[1] where he played in the competitive WCAC. He earned a reputation as a physical, high-IQ forward and was named to the All‑Met Basketball Team by The Washington Post in 1975.[3]

College career

Sinnett played four years at the United States Naval Academy, suiting up for the Midshipmen from 1975 to 1979. He became a key contributor and team captain during his senior season.[5] Known for his rebounding, efficient scoring, and leadership, Sinnett helped maintain Navy’s competitiveness among independent programs in the pre-Patriot League era.

Notable teammates included Hank Kuzma, who contributed a 14.2 ppg/7.9 rpg presence in Sinnett’s freshman year; Jack Stumborg, his fellow senior forward at 12.2 ppg in 1978–79; and guard Chuck Greene,“1978–79 Navy Midshipmen Men's Basketball,” a key backcourt figure with a 13.5 ppg sophomore season.[6]

College career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1975–76 Navy Independent FR F 24 15.3 7.5 .512 .781 367 180
1976–77 Navy Independent SO F 24 16.0 8.7 .505 .815 384 209
1977–78 Navy Independent JR F 25 18.1 8.3 .554 .748 453 208
1978–79 Navy Independent SR F 25 19.3 8.1 .528 .779 482 203
Career 98 17.2 8.2 .526 .779 1,686 800

Sinnett’s collegiate statistics are available via Sports-Reference.com.[6]

NBA draft

Sinnett was selected by the Boston Celtics in the ninth round (168th overall) of the 1979 NBA draft.[7] However, he did not pursue a professional basketball career due to a mandatory five-year active-duty service commitment as a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. [2]

Military career

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1979, Sinnett began a distinguished career as a pilot in the United States Navy. Over nearly 25 years of service, he rose to the rank of commander, leading a 350-person naval aviation squadron and overseeing a fleet of eight Navy aircraft. His assignments took him and his family to over a dozen military bases, where he developed strong leadership skills and a global perspective.[2]

In 2001, Sinnett served as interim Director of Athletics at the United States Naval Academy. Following the September 11 attacks, he oversaw the cancellation of all intercollegiate and extracurricular activities for the weekend out of respect for the victims and national mourning.[8]

Military insignia

Below are the official insignia representing his military rank, qualifications, and decorations:

Insignia Description
Commander rank insignia Commander (O-5), United States Navy
Naval Aviator insignia Naval Aviator Badge
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon Meritorious Service Medal

Awards and honors

Year Honor Organization Notes
1975 All‑Met Basketball Team The Washington Post / DC Basketball Recognized among top high school players in the D.C. area[3]
1978–79 Team Captain Navy Midshipmen men's basketball Senior-year leadership role
1979 1,600+ Career Points Navy Midshipmen men's basketball Among Navy’s all-time scoring leaders[9]
1979 600 Rebound Club Navy Midshipmen men's basketball Finished with 800 career rebounds[10]
2016 Kevin Sinnett Academic Achievement Award Navy Midshipmen men's basketball Award named in his honor for academic and athletic excellence[4]

Media coverage

  • The Washington Post: Kevin Sinnett was featured in a 1975 article recognizing his selection to the All‑Met basketball team, naming him one of the most consistent forwards in the region.[3]
  • The Washington Post: Covered Navy’s 1977 loss to George Washington, noting Kevin Sinnett’s efforts in a physical matchup led by GW’s Mike Holloran.[11]
  • The Washington Post: Included Kevin Sinnett in a 1978 national roundup of Washington-area basketball stars playing across the country, recognizing his collegiate success at Navy.[12]
  • The Washington Post: Reported that academic standards limited Navy’s 1978 recruiting class, increasing pressure on upperclassmen like Kevin Sinnett to lead the program.[13]
  • The Washington Post: Previewed the 1978–79 college basketball season and spotlighted Kevin Sinnett as a key returning senior for Navy.[14]
  • The Washington Post: Featured Navy’s 82–66 loss to Penn in December 1978, during which Kevin Sinnett was held to eight points.[15]
  • The Washington Post: Profiled Kevin Sinnett in a 1978 feature on local college basketball prospects, describing him as a central figure in Navy’s offense.[16]
  • Navy Sports Quarterly: Profiled Kevin Sinnett during the 1978–79 season, highlighting his 19.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a senior leader.[6]
  • The Washington Post: Reported Navy’s 47–42 victory over VCU in January 1979, where Kevin Sinnett hit the go-ahead basket and scored 16 points.[17]
  • The Washington Post: Noted that “Kevin Sinnett scored 14 points during a Navy surge late in the second half” in a February 1979 comeback victory over Randolph‑Macon.[18]
  • The Washington Post: Listed Kevin Sinnett among top senior standouts selected for postseason all-star games in 1979, including the Capital Classic.[19]
  • CBS Sports: In 2020, Kevin Sinnett was cited as one of only three Navy players to shoot 10-for-10 from the field in a game, a feat matched by Evan Wiecks in a win over Holy Cross.[20]

Legacy and impact

Kevin Sinnett was one of the Navy Midshipmen men's basketball program’s leading frontcourt players of the 1970s, finishing with over 1,600 points and earning praise for his physical play and leadership as team captain.[1] He regularly faced larger opponents and helped guide the Midshipmen through a demanding independent schedule.

Kevin was the cornerstone of our team—intelligent, physical, and reliable.

— Dave Smalley, The Washington Post[1]

After graduation, Sinnett remained active in basketball through coaching and mentorship in the Washington, D.C. area. The Kevin Sinnett Academic Achievement Award is presented annually by the United States Naval Academy to a student-athlete who demonstrates both academic and athletic excellence.[2][4]

Post-military career and personal life

In 2008, Sinnett was appointed General Manager of Ladera Resort in Saint Lucia. The role followed his retirement from the United States Navy and represented a shift from military to civilian leadership. He was responsible for overseeing the resort’s operations and staff, drawing on his prior management experience in the military.[21]

Following his time in hospitality, Sinnett served as Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic & Administrative Affairs at the United States Naval Academy, where he supported midshipmen both academically and administratively.[22]

Sinnett is married to Doreen Sinnett, and together they have been active in both military and civilian communities. Their daughter, Jackie Sinnett, was commissioned as a United States Navy officer in 2005.[23]

After retiring from both the Navy and the hospitality industry, the Sinnetts have supported community conservation initiatives through the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust.[24]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 McGowan, Tom (January 23, 1979). "Regimented Life Agrees With Navy Star Sinnett". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Ladera Names Kevin Sinnett GM". HotelExecutive.com. November 21, 2008. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "All‑Met Team List". DC Basketball. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Men's Basketball Hands Out Annual Team Awards". NavySports.com. April 15, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Sinnett Tops Navy Mark as Mids Rip Lycoming". The Washington Post. December 10, 1978. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Kevin Sinnett College Stats". Sports‑Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Kevin Sinnett Draft Profile". The Draft Review. February 18, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Naval Academy Cancels All Activities Until Monday". PatriotLeague.org. September 13, 2001. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Navy Career Scoring Leaders". Sports‑Reference.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Navy Career Rebounding Leaders". Sports‑Reference.com. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Holloran Guides GW Over Sinnett, Navy". The Washington Post. February 11, 1977. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Washington Area Basketball Stars Parade Their Skills Across Nation". The Washington Post. January 21, 1978. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Academic Standards Curtail Navy". The Washington Post. April 22, 1978. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Colleges Open Basketball Drills Today, Eye NCAA Berths". The Washington Post. October 15, 1978. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Penn Stifles Sinnett, Beats Navy, 82-66". The Washington Post. December 3, 1978. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  16. ↑ "A Look at Prospects of Local College Teams". The Washington Post. November 19, 1978. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Va. Commonwealth Outlasts Navy, 47-42". The Washington Post. January 21, 1979. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Rally Gives Navy Finish Above .500". The Washington Post. February 27, 1979. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Castellan, Sinnett Set for Star Games". The Washington Post. March 25, 1979. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Wiecks' perfect night leads Navy past Holy Cross, 81–66". CBS Sports. January 29, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Ladera Names Kevin Sinnett GM". Hotel Executive. February 19, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Kevin Sinnett – Assistant Director of Athletics/Academic & Administrative Affairs". NavySports.com. United States Naval Academy. April 3, 2006. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Jackie Sinnett leans across the aisle to kiss her father..." Alamy. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Sinnetts join Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust". Sun Journal. June 21, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2025.


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