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Kelvin Scarborough Obituary
Former University of New Mexico basketball star Kelvin Michael Scarborough, age 56, passed away on November 30, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "Scar" was born on October 8, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to parents Hattie Corine David and Willian Daniel Scarborough.
Kelvin attended Noyes Elementary, Taft Junior High and Eastern High School in Washington D.C., where he was an outstanding, highly recruited, basketball standout. He accepted a basketball scholarship to The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he quickly became a fan favorite due to dazzling smile, outgoing personality and sky walking athleticism. His signature dunks in the hallowed "Pit", the home court of the UNM Lobos, are still talked about by Lobo fans across the state to this day. He was a 3-year starter for UNM and still holds numerous school records. Kelvin graduated from UNM with his degree, was drafted in the 6th round of the NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets and played professional basketball in Argentina, Australia, Hong Kong, Mexico, the Philippines and Indonesia.
Following his international professional basketball career, Kelvin returned to Albuquerque, where he worked in private business, coached basketball, mentored countless youths, and held numerous free basketball camps for under privileged children all over the state of New Mexico, where he loved the beautiful open spaces and the New Mexican and Native American cultures.
Kelvin was proceeded in death by his mother Hattie Corine David, father William D, Scarborough, brother Delma S. Davis, and nephews Roy [Skeet] Scarborough and Ronnell T. Scarborough. His is survived by siblings Debra Scarborough-Drummond, Angelise Denise McCoy, Daniel Tyrone Scarborough, Warren Donnell Scarborough, Tracey Renee Lisier and Wayne Ellis David.
Kelvin will always be remembered for his amazing personality, his electrifying feats on the basketball court, and his giving/selfless nature to anyone in need. His Celebration of Life will be in the near future after Covid restrictions are lifted. The high-flying kid from D.C. known as "Scar" will be eternally missed.
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for Kelvin Scarborough
Robert Brackett
December 7, 2024
He was awesome as a friend and a Basketball player if you we're doing something wrong he would definitely show you right way great guy
Robert Brackett
December 8, 2023
Was one of the best Basketball players I had the pleasure of playing with and against he was great
Pia Simonetto
April 12, 2022
I have been thinking about you all day .We were young and in love once . I was so excited when you found me on Facebook - even though it had been nearly thirty years we still had a connection. I miss you x
William Peco Boyden
December 7, 2021
You are missed my brother. You cross my mind always and I reflect at times when I was living in Rhode island Plaza and you in brentwood and you got your scholarship to the Univ of New Mexico and I was accepted to Howard University and we said we gonna make it and guess what. We DID.
Luv ya Bruh
Peco
Frances Aragon
February 17, 2021
May God surround your family with lots of comfort and love. He was fun to watch on the court. He made basketball exciting.
Robert Brackett
January 9, 2021
Rest in peace my brother you we're a good man and friend to many
Robert Brackett
January 8, 2021
Kelvin was always a great role model he was always willing to help others you will be forever missed
Robert Brackett
January 8, 2021
Kelvin was always a great role model to children coming up always willing to help people when he could a great friend he will definitely be missed
Herman Agoyo
January 8, 2021
Dang it Scar! I was so lucky to meet you thru my sister Pam at UNM. You were my favorite player and I loved watching you play in person at all those home games for years. I felt so lucky that you chose to give me signed basketballs throughout the years during game introductions. Your love for the game of basketball lives on thru me as I share that passion with my 4 sons. I wish they could have met you, I didn't realize you were back in D.C. - we live in Philly and would have been so happy to meet up with you. My sincerest condolences to the entire Scarborough Family, we hold you Scar and the rest of your family, relatives, and friends in the Light.
Go Lobos!! New Mexico will miss you!
William Peco Boyden
December 29, 2020
Kelvin Scarborough "Wino" & I have known each other since we were 15 yrs old. I remember when he received his scholarship to the University of New Mexico and I was accepted to Howard University. He ran over to my moms apartment so proud and happy. My best friend. We would talk on the phone at least 2 x a week. We spoke on Thanksgiving discussing his return home to DC for Christmas and coming to Norfolk Va for a couple days. I am devastated about the lost of my friend. He will truely be missed and will stay in my memory everyday. Your friend for life Peco
Francestine D Newson
December 22, 2020
RIP Kelvin we you and miss you, your were a wonderful person with so much talents, basketball tournaments and all the you gave to our children as you show them how to shot the basketball, the friendship we had for many years, now you gained your wings ito heaven, prayers, for the family of Kelvin Scarbourgh.
Ron Garcia
December 14, 2020
Kelvin, you were a kind person, a giving person and best of all you were a true friend! I’m going to miss you and our talks. Coach Ron Garcia
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