Kenny played basketball at Crawford County High School for Coach Clyde Zachery.  Kenny stood out among all the other players, not only physically, but by his dedication to the game.  Kenny continued to practice at least 45 minutes after the official practice session was over.  After winning their 2nd straight state championship, Kenny asked the coach to have the gym open the next day so he could practice.  Coach Zachery handed Kenny the keys.  When it came time for Kenny to graduate, Kenny told his coach he wanted to play for Kentucky.  His coach replied that they played big-time ball in Kentucky and asked if Kenny thought he could play there.  Kenny replied “I can play anywhere.”

Kenny made an immediate impact at the University of Kentucky.  As a freshman in the 1982-83 season, Kenny played in all 31 games for UK, starting in three games. He averaged 7.3 ppg and 4.9 rpg. He was named the SEC freshman-of-the-year by several polls. He scored what was then a career-high 23 points against Mississippi State on Feb. 8, 1983 and led the team in rebounding nine times.

During his sophomore season, Kenny started all but one of the games for the Wildcats. He was named to several preseason All-American teams. He played almost twice as many minutes as he did his freshman year, leading the team with 32 minutes per game. He finished the year averaging 12.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, and led the team with 31 steals.

As a junior, Kenny became an All-American. He was named to the first team All-American team by Basketball Weekly and received many other All-American honors. He was also named the SEC Player of the Year.  His scoring average and rebounding average almost doubled to 22.9 ppg and 10.2 rpg while he just played 4 minutes per game more than his sophomore year. He became only the 32nd player in Kentucky history to pass the 1,000-point mark. He scored more than 30 points on five occasions with a career high of 36 against Kansas on New Year’s Eve. He made 218 free throws which still remains a Kentucky record. His 254 free throws attempted is also a UK record.

Kenny’s senior year ended with him becoming only the third UK player to pass the 2,000-point mark. He averaged 20.0 points a game, giving him 2,080 points in his career, which is good enough for second on the all-time list. The season saw him once again grab SEC Player of the Year honors and All-American honors from several media outlets. He was named as national Player of the Year in a poll by ESPN. In the NCAA Tournament, he shot a perfect 11-11 from the field against Western Kentucky, which still holds as a single game record for FG% (min. 10 attempts). Known as an offensive machine, Kenny was a do-it-all player on both ends of the court. He led the team in rebounds (7.7 per game), blocked shots (43), taking charges, and was third in steals.

Off the court, Kenny made a big impact in the community. He made numerous appearances and speaking engagements at various functions such as the Special Olympics, charity runs and youth banquets. He visited children in hospitals and telephoned birthday greetings to shut-ins

After completing his senior year and receiving a bachelors degree in communications from UK, Kenny entered the 1986 NBA Draft.  The expectations were high for Kenny.  When the New York Knicks selected Kenny in the first round, the expectations grew even more.  As the fifth overall pick, Kenny was essentially selected to fill the shoes of Bernard King, the 30 points-per-game All-Star who had recently tore his ACL and would be out for two years.

During training camp, Kenny discovered that his body was beginning to fail him.  He would cramp up a lot, sometimes resulting in a trip to the hospital.

The first few years in the NBA were tough for Kenny.  The Knicks went through 5 coaches in 5 years.  It wasn't until the arrival of Rick Pitino, a future Kentucky Wildcats coach, that Kenny would begin to enjoy himself on the court.  The fast-paced style of Pitino was perfect for Kenny.

Early in 1989, Kenny would learn of the death of his father.  He had died of a stroke a mere 3 days before Kenny was to compete in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Competition.  At the urging of his mother, Kenny competed and blew his opponents away with his aerial display of creativity.

I n the first home game following the All-Star weekend, Coach Pitino entered Kenny in the starting line-up, giving New York fans an opportunity to honor him.  The standing ovation for Kenny proved to him that the fans didn't want him to be Bernard King anymore.  They looked at him differently now and finally accepted him as Kenny “Sky” Walker.

In the months that followed, Kenny began to see that the skills that had given him his notoriety were causing him injury.  The hazard of being such a great jumper is that the constant crashing to the ground takes its toll on your knees.  These injuries, coupled with Kiki Vandeweghe joining the Knicks further limited his playing time.

When Kenny was 27, he joined the ACB, (Association Clubs Baloncesto) league in Madrid, Spain.  It was here that he would recover from the nagging injuries.  Kenny was able to showcase his skills for the Spanish fans, winning the slam dunk contest in Spain.

A year later, Kenny came back to the NBA, signing with the Washington Bullets.  But like the Knicks, the Bullets were in a state of flux.  He played part of two seasons and it would turn out to be his final NBA team.

After leaving the Bullets, Kenny went to Japan to play in the JBL.  However, by then his signature style was hampered by the constant wear-and-tear on his knees.  He was unable to alter his game enough to continue his career.

Kenny can now be found working with kids at basketball camps throughout the country, coaching private sessions, playing in celebrity golf tournaments, and speaking at corporate & charity events.