Kenneth “KJ” Gaskins was born and raised in the Bx, New York. Played high school basketball at Saint Raymond’s where he won a city championship as the starting point guard and team captain. Went On to play College basketball at Concordia College scoring over 1000 points, recording over 500 assists, 500 rebounds, and 200 steals. Then went on to play Semi Pro ball in the ABA for the Staten Island Vipers. KJ has also been a NYC teacher for 7 years at the elementary, middle school and high school level. Currently teaching Physical Education at an Elementary School in the Bronx.