Kelvin Michael Scarborough

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.