Michael Anthony Edward Kidd-Gilchrist (né Kidd; born September 26, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).\n', '

Kidd-Gilchrist was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Somerdale, New Jersey. He was raised by his mother, Cindy Richardson, and his stepfather, Vincent Richardson, after Kidd-Gilchrist\'s father died before Michael\'s third birthday. While attending basketball powerhouse St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey (where he played with Kyrie Irving), he was considered one of the best basketball players in the United States. He was ranked as the #3 player by ESPN.com, and Rivals.com; while Scout.com ranked him as the #1 player at his position. In July 2010, Gilchrist, along with former Kentucky teammate Marquis Teague, were a part of the gold medal winning team in the FIBA U-17 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany. Gilchrist\'s senior year at St. Patrick High School was a pivotal storyline in the HBO documentary Prayer for a Perfect Season.\n', '

Kidd-Gilchrist committed to attend the University of Kentucky on April 14, 2010.\n', '

Return to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Autograph Profile