Credit: Lawrence Johnson/Morgan State Athletics

By Scott Lowe

When a high-energy athlete who competes with tremendous passion gets what he loves most taken away, itโ€™s no surprise if he comes back even more motivated.

But nobody could have anticipated the way Morgan State University senior menโ€™s basketball player Tiwian Kendley has responded since having to sit out the first 10 games for a violation of team rules.

Always a prolific scorer, Kendley, a 6-foot-5 guard, averaged 21 points per game last season to lead the Bears and earn first-team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honors. Since returning this season, he has been one of the hottest players in the country.

Read more about his hot streak from our friends at PressBox.